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ERF Erfurt–Weimar Airport
Erfurt–Weimar Airport (IATA: ERF, ICAO:EDDE) is located in the city of Erfurt, Germany. It is the primary international airport serving Erfurt and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+493616562200

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IATA Code

ERF

ICAO Code

EDDE

Name

Erfurt–Weimar Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Germany (DE)

City

Erfurt

Latitude

50.9798100

Longitude

10.9581100

Time Zone

UTC+01:00

Phone Number

+493616562200

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Erfurt–Weimar Airport (ERF) Airport Overview

Erfurt–Weimar Airport (IATA: ERF; ICAO: EDDE) is a regional passenger airport serving Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia, and nearby Weimar in central Germany. Located approximately 5 km west of Erfurt city centre, it is primarily associated with seasonal charter traffic to European leisure destinations rather than scheduled domestic or large-scale freighter operations. For international cargo, our service team generally evaluates the airport as a local gateway or truck-air interface, with routing, acceptance and handling arranged only after the operating carrier and ground handler confirm capacity.

Airport name	Erfurt–Weimar Airport
Codes	ERF / EDDE
Location	Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany
Coordinates	50.9798100, 10.9581100
Primary logistics profile	Regional airport with mainly seasonal charter activity; cargo availability is movement- and handler-dependent
Terminal information	Terminal B is currently in use according to the supplied airport profile

Key Highlights

Regional gateway, not a primary cargo hubErfurt–Weimar Airport should not be treated as a guaranteed freighter or scheduled cargo gateway. Capacity must be checked against the actual passenger, charter or ad-hoc movement.

Central German hinterlandIts location supports collection and delivery planning across Thuringia and neighbouring central German markets, subject to road capacity and consignee requirements.

Strong rail and road alternatives nearbyFor high-frequency or main-deck cargo, our team may compare a truck connection to larger German gateways with direct air schedules.

Time-sensitive capacity planningSeasonal charter patterns can make space, acceptance windows and routings less predictable than at a major cargo hub.

Pre-clearance is essentialShipment dimensions, commodity, security status, DG classification and delivery address should be validated before booking is presented as firm.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Erfurt–Weimar Airport’s published profile describes passenger terminal facilities and seasonal aviation activity, but it does not establish a permanently scheduled freighter network or a dedicated cargo terminal specification. Our service team therefore treats the following functions as subject to written confirmation from the appointed handler and operating carrier.

General cargo handling: Acceptance, build-up, breakdown and storage arrangements depend on the operating flight and contracted ground handler. Loose or palletised cargo should be pre-advised with exact dimensions and gross weight.
Screening and secure cargo: Security screening, known-consignor status and regulated-agent arrangements must be checked before tender. Cargo should not be delivered until the handler confirms the applicable acceptance point.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume permanent cool-room, active-container power or pharmaceutical handling capability. Our team verifies temperature range, handover time, storage exposure and contingency arrangements in advance.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is dependent on carrier approval, trained personnel, packaging, labels, declarations and the applicable loading restrictions. Passenger-aircraft limitations may apply where the shipment moves on a charter or bellyhold service.
Customs and transit handling: Export, transit and import procedures are determined by the shipment’s customs status and routing. Bonded storage or special customs supervision must be confirmed for the specific movement rather than assumed from the airport location.
Truck interface: Vehicle appointment, tail-lift requirements, driver access, loading equipment and after-hours handover rules should be confirmed before dispatching a collection vehicle.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Local or seasonal uplift: Available air routings may follow seasonal charter operations or ad-hoc capacity rather than a stable scheduled freighter timetable. Carrier, operating date and cargo acceptance must be confirmed shipment by shipment.
Hub connection option: For international destinations not directly served, our team may arrange trucking to a larger German or neighbouring European cargo gateway, followed by scheduled air transport. The selected gateway depends on destination, cut-off, security status and equipment.
Consolidation planning: Groupage or deferred cargo can require an earlier truck departure because the airport handover, screening and flight acceptance windows may be narrower than those at a major hub.
Transit-time variables: Actual timing is affected by charter seasonality, aircraft payload, security screening, customs intervention, road congestion, weather and the availability of onward capacity. We provide a confirmed schedule only after carrier and handler acceptance.

Our service team does not promise a fixed transit time or specific airline coverage for Erfurt–Weimar Airport. A routing comparison with larger gateways is recommended whenever the shipment has a strict delivery deadline.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchmentErfurt and the wider Thuringia region, with potential road access to central German industrial and distribution locations.

Industrial and technical shipmentsUrgent maintenance parts, machinery components, tooling, samples and time-critical industrial supplies may be suitable when flight acceptance and handling are secured.

Consumer and seasonal goodsCharter-oriented activity can be relevant to planned seasonal movements, but cargo space and operating dates require advance confirmation.

High-value and sensitive freightElectronics, prototypes, documents and other high-value goods require security review, packaging control, discreet handling and a verified chain of custody.

Temperature-controlled productsMedical, biological, food or other temperature-sensitive cargo should be routed only after the complete cool-chain handover has been documented.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and tender: Erfurt–Weimar Airport does not have one universal cargo cut-off for every movement. The operating carrier or handler sets the acceptance deadline; our team obtains the written cut-off before collection and allows time for screening.
Export documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter and consignee details, customs data and any licence or preference documents must match the physical cargo. Incorrect weights, pieces or HS information can delay acceptance or customs release.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals, dry ice, magnetised material, perishables, live animals and human remains require advance classification and carrier approval. The applicable IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations and carrier variations must be followed.
Customs examination and delivery: Customs inspection, missing export data, security re-screening or an unavailable consignee can extend dwell time. Delivery instructions should include opening hours, unloading equipment, contact names and any appointment requirement.

Shipping Tips from Our Service Team

Send the commodity description, piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, declared value, destination and required delivery date before requesting a firm routing.
For charter-dependent cargo, keep a flexible uplift window and ask us to compare direct airport acceptance with a truck-air solution through a larger cargo hub.
Use export-grade packaging with visible piece marks, stable pallets and accurate weight declarations. Oversized, irregular or non-stackable pieces should be disclosed before equipment is reserved.
For DG, temperature-controlled, live-animal or high-value shipments, provide the relevant declaration, permits, handling instructions and contingency requirements at quotation stage rather than at tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Erfurt–Weimar Airport handle international air freight?

It may handle cargo associated with an operating passenger, charter or ad-hoc movement, but it should not be assumed to offer permanent scheduled freighter capacity. Our team confirms the carrier, handler, flight date, security process and customs route before accepting the booking.

Is a direct flight available to my destination?

Direct coverage changes with seasonal charter programmes and operational schedules. We check the requested destination against the actual movement and, where necessary, propose a truck connection to a larger German or European air cargo gateway.

What is the cargo cut-off at Erfurt–Weimar Airport?

There is no single cut-off applicable to every airline or movement. The handler and operating carrier determine the acceptance deadline, and our team confirms it together with the delivery point, screening requirement and booking reference.

Can temperature-controlled or dangerous goods be shipped through the airport?

Possibly, subject to prior approval and the confirmed handling setup. We verify equipment, storage exposure, carrier restrictions, packaging, declarations and the full handover chain before accepting special cargo.

When is another German gateway a better choice?

A larger gateway is often more suitable when the shipment needs frequent departures, wide intercontinental coverage, dedicated freighter capacity, specialised cool-chain infrastructure or a firm recovery option after a missed flight. Our team compares the total truck-air plan rather than judging the airport in isolation.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, airport name, location, coordinates, terminal-use statement and operating profile in this module are based on the supplied airport record. Operational statements concerning flight availability, cargo acceptance, cut-off times, equipment, customs processing and special-cargo capability are deliberately expressed as confirmation requirements because they can vary by carrier, season, handler and shipment.

For independent verification, our team uses the airport’s official information, applicable German customs guidance and international air-transport standards. Reference domains:

erfurt-airport.de — airport information and operating contacts
zoll.de — German customs and export/import procedures
iata.org — air transport, cargo and dangerous-goods industry standards
icao.int — international civil aviation reference framework

Schedules, handling arrangements, security requirements, customs instructions and acceptance conditions must be revalidated at the time of booking. Our service team treats written carrier or handler confirmation as the controlling operational source.