Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Leipzig/Halle Airport (IATA: LEJ · ICAO: EDDP) is a large airport serving Schkeuditz, Germany. It lies at 51.4207° N, 12.2327° E, 465 ft (142 m) above sea level.
Overview of Leipzig/Halle Airport
Leipzig/Halle Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Schkeuditz in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code LEJ and the ICAO code EDDP. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Leipzig/Halle Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 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: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 465 ft (142 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Köthen Airport (KOQ) about 39 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 ≈ 3,600 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leipzig/Halle Airport
Where is Leipzig/Halle Airport located?
Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Schkeuditz, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.4207° N, 12.2327° E.
What is the airport code for Leipzig/Halle Airport?
Leipzig/Halle Airport has an IATA code of LEJ and an ICAO code of EDDP.
How long is the runway at Leipzig/Halle Airport?
Leipzig/Halle Airport's longest runway is about 3600 m (11811 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Leipzig/Halle Airport have?
Leipzig/Halle Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Leipzig/Halle Airport a major airport?
Leipzig/Halle Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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