Debrecen International Airport — Debrecen, Hungary
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Distance & flight time from DEB
Debrecen International Airport
Hungary's second-largest city relies on DEB for air links that bypass a lengthy road or rail trip to Budapest, making the airport an alternative gateway to the country's eastern Great Plain region. Debrecen carries deep historical weight as a center of Hungarian Protestantism and briefly served as the nation's provisional capital during a turbulent period in the twentieth century. Low-cost carriers, including a Wizz Air base established at the field, have expanded route networks in recent years, connecting the city to Western European labor markets and to visitors drawn by the region's thermal spas. DEB underwent modernization to accommodate this growth, upgrading facilities that once served far fewer passengers. Cargo operations and flight training round out the airport's modest but steadily growing role.
Runways at Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04R/22L | 8196 ft (2498 m) | 131 ft (40 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 125.9 MHz |
| INFO | BUDAPEST INFO | 133.3 MHz |
Airports near Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
- Oradea International Airport (OMR) — 56.0 km (34.8 mi)
- Satu Mare International Airport (SUJ) — 98.1 km (61.0 mi)
- Košice International Airport (KSC) — 133.4 km (82.9 mi)
- Uzhhorod International Airport (UDJ) — 136.1 km (84.6 mi)
- Maramureș International Airport (BAY) — 139.9 km (86.9 mi)
- Arad International Airport (ARW) — 148.5 km (92.3 mi)
- Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) — 175.0 km (108.7 mi)
- Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) — 177.1 km (110.0 mi)
DEB hosts a Wizz Air crew base and links Hungary's eastern Great Plain region to Western Europe without routing passengers through Budapest.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Debrecen International Airport?
The IATA code for Debrecen International Airport is DEB.
What is the ICAO code for Debrecen International Airport?
The ICAO code for Debrecen International Airport is LHDC. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.