Bitburg Airport (BBJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Bitburg Airport (IATA: BBJ · ICAO: EDRB) is a small airport serving Bitburg, Germany. It lies at 49.9453° N, 6.5650° E, 1220 ft (372 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bitburg Airport
Bitburg Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Bitburg in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code BBJ and the ICAO code EDRB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Bitburg Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3056 m (10026 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 1220 ft (372 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) about 10 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 ≈ 3,056 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bitburg Airport
Where is Bitburg Airport located?
Bitburg Airport is located in Bitburg, Germany. Its coordinates are 49.9453° N, 6.5650° E.
What is the airport code for Bitburg Airport?
Bitburg Airport has an IATA code of BBJ and an ICAO code of EDRB.
How long is the runway at Bitburg Airport?
Bitburg Airport's longest runway is about 3056 m (10026 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bitburg Airport have?
Bitburg Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bitburg Airport a major airport?
Bitburg Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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