Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA): Codes, Runways & Location
Frankfurt Main Airport (IATA: FRA · ICAO: EDDF) is a large airport serving Frankfurt am Main, Germany. It lies at 50.0267° N, 8.5584° E, 364 ft (111 m) above sea level.
Overview of Frankfurt Main Airport
Frankfurt Main Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Frankfurt am Main in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code FRA and the ICAO code EDDF. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Frankfurt Main Airport has 4 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 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 surfaces: asphalt, concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 364 ft (111 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport 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 ≈ 4,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frankfurt Main Airport
Where is Frankfurt Main Airport located?
Frankfurt Main Airport is located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Its coordinates are 50.0267° N, 8.5584° E.
What is the airport code for Frankfurt Main Airport?
Frankfurt Main Airport has an IATA code of FRA and an ICAO code of EDDF.
How long is the runway at Frankfurt Main Airport?
Frankfurt Main Airport's longest runway is about 4000 m (13123 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Frankfurt Main Airport have?
Frankfurt Main Airport has 4 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Frankfurt Main Airport a major airport?
Frankfurt Main Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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