Emden Airport Guide

IATA EMEICAO EDWEEmdenUpdated 2026-10-08

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Emden Airport (Flugplatz Emden, ICAO EDWE) is a regional airfield in East Frisia, Lower Saxony. It lies about 3 kilometres north-northeast of Emden city centre, close to the A 31 motorway exit Emden-Mitte. The airfield has one asphalt runway, 07/25, measuring 1,300 by 30 metres.

Traffic is mostly short regional flying. OFD Ostfriesischer Flugdienst links Emden with the East Frisian islands, and Borkum has up to seven connections a day. Business flights, transport for Volkswagen and supply flights to offshore wind farms also use the field, and helicopter operators are based there. Aircraft movements numbered 14,790 in 2019 and 13,473 in 2022.

Flugplatz Emden GmbH runs the airfield. It is a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Emden, which the city of Emden owns in full. The site is part of the Aviation Park North Sea.

Services

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Compare 3 listed options at Emden Airport, spanning parking and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Emden Airport.

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Key facts

Size: 22K passengers (2024)1 runwayopened 1959
Location: 53.391, 7.228
Operator: Flugplatz Emden GmbH
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Terminals

1 terminal

Emden Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

TerminalDomestic
OFD Ostfriesischer Flugdienst

Nearby cities

1 city

Emden Airport is closest to Emden (3 km southwest). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

Emden3 km southwest

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Emden Airport?

Emden Airport uses the following codes: IATA: EME, ICAO: EDWE. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Emden Airport located?

Emden Airport is located in Emden, Lower Saxony, Germany. The airport coordinates are 53.3911°, 7.2275°.

What services are available at Emden Airport?

Emden Airport offers: 1 parking options, 2 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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