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Aachen-Merzbrück Airport

Aachen, Germany

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EDKA

Elevation

623 ft

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AAH

Location

Aachen · NW · Germany

Position

50.823°, 6.186° · 623 ft elev.

Visa & Entry

Schengen Visa (C), National Visa (D)Official

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Aachen's general aviation hub near the Belgian border.

Opened

1927

Location

Aachen, Germany

Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (ICAO: EDKA) is a small general aviation airfield located in the Merzbrück district of Aachen, in the westernmost part of Germany near the Belgian and Dutch borders. It primarily serves private pilots, flying clubs, and light aircraft operations rather than scheduled commercial airline traffic. The airport has historical roots dating back to the early 20th century and has long been associated with aviation training and recreational flying in the Aachen region. It is home to several flying clubs and aviation schools. Despite holding the IATA code AAH, the airport does not currently operate regular commercial passenger services. Düsseldorf Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport serve as the primary commercial gateways for the broader region.

Getting to & from

The airport is accessible primarily by private car or taxi, located a short drive from central Aachen.

Airlines here

No scheduled commercial airlines operate at Aachen-Merzbrück; the airport serves general aviation and private operators exclusively.

Notable facts

›One of Germany's westernmost airfields, situated close to the Belgian and Dutch borders.
›Primarily used for general aviation, flight training, and sport aviation.
›Holds an IATA code (AAH) despite having no scheduled commercial services.
›Home to several local flying clubs and aviation training organizations.
›The broader Aachen region is served commercially by Düsseldorf and Cologne Bonn airports.

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