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Gateway to Lake Constance and the Alpine region.
Opened
1926
Location
Friedrichshafen, Germany
Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (IATA: FDH, ICAO: EDNY) is a regional airport situated near the shores of Lake Constance in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It serves the tri-border area where Germany, Austria, and Switzerland meet, providing air access to a region known for tourism, trade fairs, and industrial activity.
The airport handles a modest volume of passengers annually and is particularly active during the Messe Friedrichshafen trade fair season, including events such as AERO and the Eurobike Show. Its runway can accommodate medium-sized jet aircraft, making it suitable for charter and scheduled regional services.
Friedrichshafen is historically significant in aviation as the birthplace of the Zeppelin airship, and the airport reflects this heritage. It supports both commercial passenger operations and general aviation, with facilities catering to business and leisure travelers alike.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both arrivals and departures for its relatively modest annual traffic volume.
Getting to & from
The airport is connected to Friedrichshafen city centre and the main railway station by bus services, with the city centre reachable in approximately 10–15 minutes by road.
Airlines here
Airlines that have operated scheduled services include Ryanair, Eurowings, and various charter carriers, though routes and operators change seasonally.
Notable facts
- ›Located near Lake Constance (Bodensee), at the tri-border area of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
- ›Friedrichshafen is the historical home of the Zeppelin airship company, reflecting a deep aviation heritage.
- ›The airport sees significant traffic spikes during major trade fairs held at the adjacent Messe Friedrichshafen exhibition centre.
- ›AERO Friedrichshafen, one of Europe's largest general aviation trade shows, is held nearby and generates notable airport traffic.
- ›The airport has a single asphalt runway (06/24) capable of handling medium-range jet aircraft.
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