The 11th World Bioenergy Congress and Expo takes place in Frankfurt, Germany from July 2-4. Here’s the operational information you need to plan a successful mission to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt Airport
- IATA: EDDF
- ICAO: FRA
- Coordinates: N50-02.0 / E008-34.2
- Mar variation: 02E
- Elevation: 364 ft / 111 m
- Fuel: Jet A1
- Timezone: UTC +2
Operational Information
Overflight and Landing Permits
- Private flights do not require overflight and landing permits
- Commercial flights require overflight and landing permits
- Permits must be obtained from the CAA and take approximately 3–4 working days
- All aircraft documents are required for landing permit application
Airport Slots
- Airport slots are mandatory for arrival and departure
- The a/p slot window is +/- 10-15 minutes
Night Restrictions
- No flights at all (except ambulance flights) between 2300-0500 local time
- Only flights with ICAO Noise Certificate Annex 16, Chapter 4 and a/p slots have to be coordinated at least on the previous day from 2200–2300 and 0500–0600
NOTAMs: There are no significant NOTAMs at this time.
Note:
- Several dedicated FBOs offer excellent services for non-scheduled operators and can handle wide-body aircraft, cargo operations, and military operations
- There is no airport embarkation tax at EDDF
Immigration
- Non-EU passengers: Passport checks need to be done (a visa may be required, depending on nationality)
- EU passengers: Do not require a visa
- Crew members: Passport checks need to be done (a visa may be required, depending on nationality)
- Immigration procedures take place in the general aviation terminal between 0500- 2300 local time and at the main terminal otherwise
Accommodation
- There are more than 20 hotels situated at the airport
- The Hilton or Sheraton are linked to the Commercial Terminals and the two train stations
For support with your flight operations to Frankfurt Airport, contact UAS