Bayreuth Airport (BYU): Codes, Runways & Location
Bayreuth Airport (IATA: BYU · ICAO: EDQD) is a medium-sized airport serving Bindlach, Germany. It lies at 49.9850° N, 11.6400° E, 1601 ft (488 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bayreuth Airport
Bayreuth Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bindlach in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code BYU and the ICAO code EDQD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bayreuth Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1034 m (3392 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1601 ft (488 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) about 37 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,034 m — turboprop capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayreuth Airport
Where is Bayreuth Airport located?
Bayreuth Airport is located in Bindlach, Germany. Its coordinates are 49.9850° N, 11.6400° E.
What is the airport code for Bayreuth Airport?
Bayreuth Airport has an IATA code of BYU and an ICAO code of EDQD.
How long is the runway at Bayreuth Airport?
Bayreuth Airport's longest runway is about 1034 m (3392 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Bayreuth Airport have?
Bayreuth Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bayreuth Airport a major airport?
Bayreuth Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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