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Germany's busiest general aviation airport near Frankfurt.
Opened
1957
Location
Egelsbach, Germany
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport (ICAO: EDFE) is a general aviation aerodrome located in Egelsbach, Hesse, Germany, approximately 20 kilometres south of Frankfurt am Main. It is widely regarded as one of the busiest general aviation airports in Germany and Central Europe, serving private pilots, flight training, charter operations, and business aviation.
The airport operates a single paved runway and handles a high volume of light aircraft, helicopters, and small business jets. It serves as a base for numerous flying clubs, flight schools, and charter operators. Its proximity to the Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region makes it a popular alternative to Frankfurt Airport for private and business aviation traffic.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are oriented toward general aviation with pilot lounges, FBO services, and club facilities.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via the A5 motorway, with the nearest S-Bahn station at Langen offering rail connections toward Frankfurt.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Egelsbach; the airport serves general aviation, flight training schools, and on-demand charter operators.
Notable facts
- ›One of the highest-traffic general aviation airports in Germany by aircraft movements.
- ›Home to multiple flight training schools and aero clubs.
- ›Handles primarily light aircraft, helicopters, and small business jets.
- ›Located approximately 20 km south of Frankfurt am Main city centre.
- ›No IATA code is assigned as the airport does not handle scheduled commercial flights.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
