Bielefeld Airport (BFE): Codes, Runways & Location
Bielefeld Airport (IATA: BFE · ICAO: EDLI) is a medium-sized airport serving Bielefeld, Germany. It lies at 51.9647° N, 8.5444° E, 454 ft (138 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bielefeld Airport
Bielefeld Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bielefeld in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code BFE and the ICAO code EDLI. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bielefeld Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1256 m (4121 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional 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 454 ft (138 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) about 39 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 ≈ 1,256 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bielefeld Airport
Where is Bielefeld Airport located?
Bielefeld Airport is located in Bielefeld, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.9647° N, 8.5444° E.
What is the airport code for Bielefeld Airport?
Bielefeld Airport has an IATA code of BFE and an ICAO code of EDLI.
How long is the runway at Bielefeld Airport?
Bielefeld Airport's longest runway is about 1256 m (4121 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bielefeld Airport have?
Bielefeld Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bielefeld Airport a major airport?
Bielefeld Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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