Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM): Codes, Runways & Location
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (IATA: HAM · ICAO: EDDH) is a large airport serving Hamburg, Germany. It lies at 53.6304° N, 9.9882° E, 53 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Hamburg in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code HAM and the ICAO code EDDH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3666 m (12028 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 53 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) about 15 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 ≈ 3,666 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport
Where is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport located?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is located in Hamburg, Germany. Its coordinates are 53.6304° N, 9.9882° E.
What is the airport code for Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport has an IATA code of HAM and an ICAO code of EDDH.
How long is the runway at Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport's longest runway is about 3666 m (12028 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport have?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport a major airport?
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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