Bayreuth Airport — Bindlach, Germany
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Distance & flight time from BYU
Bayreuth Airport
Bayreuth Airport serves the Bavarian city of Bayreuth from the neighboring municipality of Bindlach in Germany. Its single runway sits 1,601 feet up, handling business jets, flight lessons, and private charters rather than scheduled commercial routes. Bayreuth sits in northern Bavaria, in the Upper Franconia region, an area of rolling hills distinct from the Alpine terrain further south in the state. The airport's modest facilities reflect its role as a regional field supporting corporate flying and private pilots instead of heavy passenger volumes. Bindlach itself is a small municipality whose main claim to regional significance is hosting this airport for the larger city nearby.
Runways at Bayreuth Airport (BYU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3392 ft (1034 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bayreuth Airport (BYU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Langen Information | 125.8 MHz |
| ATIS | Bayreuth ATIS | 119.56 MHz |
| INFO | Bayreuth Information | 127.53 MHz |
| RDR | MUENCHEN RADAR | 118.975 MHz |
Airports near Bayreuth Airport (BYU)
- Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ) — 37.0 km (23.0 mi)
- Nuremberg Airport (NUE) — 67.5 km (41.9 mi)
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) — 94.1 km (58.5 mi)
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) — 120.5 km (74.9 mi)
- Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC) — 126.7 km (78.7 mi)
- Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) — 138.8 km (86.2 mi)
- Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS) — 141.3 km (87.8 mi)
- Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) — 165.0 km (102.5 mi)
Opera enthusiasts flying in privately for Bayreuth's annual Wagner festival sometimes search BYU to arrange charter access closer to the city than Nuremberg's larger airport allows, while local businesses use the code when booking corporate flights around Upper Franconia.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bayreuth Airport?
The IATA code for Bayreuth Airport is BYU.
What is the ICAO code for Bayreuth Airport?
The ICAO code for Bayreuth Airport is EDQD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.