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Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

Nobitz, Germany

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Leipzig–Altenburg Airport

Nobitz, Germany
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Regional German airport serving the Leipzig-Altenburg area.

Opened
1935
Location
Nobitz, Germany
Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (IATA: AOC, ICAO: EDAC) is a small regional airport located near Nobitz in the state of Thuringia, Germany. It serves as an alternative gateway to the broader Leipzig and Chemnitz region, primarily handling low-cost and charter flights. The airport has historically accommodated Ryanair services connecting the region to various European destinations, though its passenger volume remains modest compared to the larger Leipzig/Halle Airport. It also supports general aviation and occasional freight operations. Due to limited scheduled traffic and competition from nearby Leipzig/Halle Airport, the airport has faced financial challenges over the years and operates on a smaller scale, relying partly on public funding to maintain its infrastructure.
Terminals
The airport features a single small terminal building capable of handling the modest passenger volumes associated with regional and low-cost operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by car or bus connections linking it to Altenburg and the wider Leipzig region.
Airlines here
Ryanair has historically been the primary carrier operating scheduled services from Leipzig–Altenburg Airport.
Notable facts
  • ›Located approximately 50 km south of Leipzig city center.
  • ›Ryanair previously operated routes to destinations including London Stansted.
  • ›The airport competes with the larger Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) in the same region.
  • ›It is situated in the state of Thuringia, near the Saxony border.
  • ›The facility also serves general aviation and flight training activities.
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A quiet gateway connecting central Germany to European skies

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport, located near Nobitz in Thuringia, is a small regional airport serving the greater Leipzig and Altenburg area of central Germany. Originally developed as a military airfield, it has transitioned into a civilian facility handling primarily leisure charter and low-cost flights. Its compact size offers a relaxed, uncrowded travel experience compared to larger German hubs.

Terminals
  • Main Terminal — A single modest terminal handling all passenger departures and arrivals with basic check-in, security, and waiting facilities.
Ground Transport
  • Bus connections to Altenburg city centre and regional towns
  • Taxi services available outside the terminal
  • Car rental desks within or near the terminal building
  • Private transfer and shuttle services to Leipzig
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Altenburger Hof, Altenburg
  • Ibis Hotel Leipzig
  • Best Western Hotel Stadtpalais Altenburg
  • Pension and guesthouse options in Nobitz and surrounding villages
Dining

Inside the terminal, passengers will find a small café and snack bar offering basic refreshments, hot drinks, and light meals suited to the airport's modest scale. For a wider dining selection, the nearby town of Altenburg offers traditional Thuringian restaurants serving regional specialities such as Rostbratwurst and hearty German cuisine.

Traveller Tips
  • Arrive early as the terminal is small and queues can form quickly during peak charter departures.
  • Pre-book your taxi or transfer in advance, as on-demand options can be limited at this regional airport.
  • Check seasonal flight schedules carefully, as route availability varies significantly throughout the year.
  • Altenburg's historic old town is worth a visit if you have time before or after your flight.
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Leipzig–Altenburg Airport
Encyclopaedia

Leipzig–Altenburg Airport is a German regional airport in Nobitz, six kilometres southeast of Altenburg and 42 km (26 mi) south of Leipzig, in the state of Thuringia. It was the second largest airport in Thuringia after Erfurt-Weimar Airport when it had scheduled traffic. In 2007, it served almost 140,000 passengers. All scheduled services ceased in 2011.

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