Hof-Plauen Airport — Hof, Germany
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Distance & flight time from HOQ
Hof-Plauen Airport
HOQ denotes Hof-Plauen Airport, a small regional airport in Bavaria, Germany, near the city of Hof close to the Czech border. The airport primarily caters to general aviation, business flights, and occasional charter operations rather than large-scale scheduled airline service. Its location in the Upper Franconia region places it near textile and manufacturing centers, and it has historically served local industry travelers. HOQ has seen fluctuating commercial service over the decades, with various small carriers attempting regional routes to German hubs like Hamburg. Today it remains a modest but functioning facility supporting flight training, private aviation, and light regional connectivity for the Hof-Plauen area.
Runways at Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4856 ft (1480 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Langen Information | 125.8 MHz |
| RDR | MUNCHEN RADAR | 118.975 MHz |
| TWR | Hof Tower / Turm | 124.355 MHz |
Airports near Hof-Plauen Airport (HOQ)
- Bayreuth Airport (BYU) — 37.0 km (23.0 mi)
- Karlovy Vary Airport (KLV) — 76.1 km (47.3 mi)
- Leipzig–Altenburg Airport (AOC) — 89.8 km (55.8 mi)
- Erfurt-Weimar Airport (ERF) — 99.2 km (61.6 mi)
- Nuremberg Airport (NUE) — 103.9 km (64.6 mi)
- Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB) — 124.4 km (77.3 mi)
- Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) — 128.7 km (80.0 mi)
- Dresden Airport (DRS) — 164.4 km (102.2 mi)
HOQ combines the names Hof and Plauen, the two Bavarian and Saxon towns near this small German airport. It is easily confused with larger German airports since scheduled airline service here has been limited.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Hof-Plauen Airport?
The IATA code for Hof-Plauen Airport is HOQ.
What is the ICAO code for Hof-Plauen Airport?
The ICAO code for Hof-Plauen Airport is EDQM. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.