Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (BWE): Codes, Runways & Location
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport (IATA: BWE · ICAO: EDVE) is a medium-sized airport serving Braunschweig, Germany. It lies at 52.3192° N, 10.5561° E, 295 ft (90 m) above sea level.
Overview of Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Braunschweig in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code BWE and the ICAO code EDVE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2300 m (7546 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 295 ft (90 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Celle Army Airfield about 47 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 ≈ 2,300 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport
Where is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport located?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is located in Braunschweig, Germany. Its coordinates are 52.3192° N, 10.5561° E.
What is the airport code for Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport has an IATA code of BWE and an ICAO code of EDVE.
How long is the runway at Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport's longest runway is about 2300 m (7546 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport have?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport a major airport?
Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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