Dresden Airport (DRS): Codes, Runways & Location
Dresden Airport (IATA: DRS · ICAO: EDDC) is a large airport serving Dresden, Germany. It lies at 51.1341° N, 13.7678° E, 755 ft (230 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dresden Airport
Dresden Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dresden in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code DRS and the ICAO code EDDC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Dresden Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 755 ft (230 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Riesa-Göhlis Airport (IES) about 34 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 ≈ 2,850 m — wide-body capable
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Seaports near Dresden Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dresden Airport
Where is Dresden Airport located?
Dresden Airport is located in Dresden, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.1341° N, 13.7678° E.
What is the airport code for Dresden Airport?
Dresden Airport has an IATA code of DRS and an ICAO code of EDDC.
How long is the runway at Dresden Airport?
Dresden Airport's longest runway is about 2850 m (9350 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Dresden Airport have?
Dresden Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Dresden Airport a major airport?
Dresden Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for Dresden Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →