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

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IATA Code

RFU

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

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Airport Overview

Erfurt–Weimar Airport（RFU / EDDE）is a regional international airport serving Erfurt and the central German state of Thuringia. Its location at 50.9798100° N, 10.9581100° E places it within a road-connected industrial and distribution area between major German economic centres. For air freight, the airport is best assessed as a regional gateway rather than a guaranteed scheduled cargo hub. Our service team can evaluate direct uplift, ad-hoc cargo, charter options and road-feeder connections according to the commodity, aircraft availability and destination. Exporters should obtain current cargo acceptance, handling and customs confirmation before fixing a cut-off or delivery commitment.

Airport	Erfurt–Weimar Airport
Codes	IATA: RFU \| ICAO: EDDE
Location	Erfurt, Germany
Coordinates	50.9798100° N, 10.9581100° E
Time zone	UTC+01:00; daylight-saving changes may apply

Key Highlights

Regional gateway profileSuitable for evaluating local uplift, charter movements and road-air combinations; regular cargo availability must be confirmed shipment by shipment.

Central German positioningErfurt and the wider Thuringian market provide a practical origin point for regional industrial and distribution cargo.

Schedule-sensitive planningFor long-haul destinations, routing may require an additional European gateway or bonded road feeder, adding handling and transit variables.

Compliance-led executionAcceptance depends on current terminal procedures, customs status, security screening, commodity restrictions and carrier approval.

Cargo Facilities & Services

General cargo handling: Our service team arranges airport acceptance, build-up or breakdown coordination and document handover through the appointed handling chain, subject to the operating carrier and current terminal capacity.
Security screening: Air cargo must meet applicable German and European aviation-security requirements. Screening method, acceptance status and presentation deadlines should be confirmed before truck dispatch.
Customs arrangements: Export, transit and import procedures depend on the shipment route and customs status. A customs broker or representative can be appointed when direct shipper handling is not available.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Pharmaceuticals, perishables and other controlled products require advance confirmation of acceptance, packaging, temperature range, storage handover and recovery procedures. Cold-chain capability should not be assumed from the airport name alone.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the current IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, carrier restrictions, packing instructions, declaration quality and available handling resources.
Special cargo: Oversized pieces, live animals, valuables and time-critical consignments require a pre-alert with dimensions, weights, commodity details and handling instructions before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

European distribution: Short-haul uplift may be arranged when a suitable passenger, freighter or charter service is operating. The available destination set and capacity can change with season and carrier schedule.
Long-haul cargo: Shipments may be connected through another German or European gateway by air or bonded road feeder. Our team compares the total door-to-door route rather than relying only on the airport of departure.
Carrier selection: Airline, handling agent and trucking provider are selected according to commodity, dimensions, service level, security status and destination requirements; no fixed carrier or flight frequency should be presumed.
Transit variables: Actual timing is affected by booking confirmation, terminal cut-off, customs release, screening, truck availability, interline transfer, weather and operational restrictions. Transit is confirmed only after the routing is accepted.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Erfurt and Thuringia form the immediate market; road collection can also be assessed for nearby central German production and distribution locations.
Industrial shipments: Machinery parts, electrical and electronic components, automation equipment, tools and urgent maintenance spares are typical candidates for time-definite air logistics.
Consumer and distribution cargo: Seasonal merchandise, samples, e-commerce replenishment and high-value commercial goods may use the airport when the approved routing is operationally competitive.
Controlled commodities: Pharmaceuticals, laboratory materials, perishables and dangerous goods require commodity-specific pre-approval, packaging review and documented handling instructions.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Do not use a generic airport cut-off. The applicable deadline is set by the operating carrier and handling agent and may differ for general cargo, dangerous goods, perishables and screened cargo.
Export documentation: Provide a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate HS and commodity description, shipper and consignee details, export declaration information where required, and any licence or preference documents relevant to the shipment.
Dangerous goods and special cargo: Submit the correct declaration, UN number, packing details, labels and emergency-contact information where applicable. Lithium batteries, chemicals, dry ice and equipment containing batteries need specific review.
Customs and collection: Customs holds, inspection, missing documents and security re-screening can delay release. The consignee or broker should be ready with import instructions, while truck collection must follow the terminal’s release and identification requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the ready date, origin and destination postcodes, piece dimensions, gross weight, stackability, commodity, customs status and required delivery date before requesting a quotation.
Reserve capacity early for charter-dependent, oversized, temperature-controlled or dangerous-goods shipments; obtain written acceptance before delivering cargo to the airport.
Use airworthy packaging, internal cushioning and moisture protection, and ensure every piece is marked with handling labels, piece count, gross weight and shipper reference consistent with the air waybill.
Compare Erfurt–Weimar Airport with a nearby gateway or an airport-plus-road-feeder solution when the destination requires stable long-haul capacity, direct interline handling or a wider special-cargo network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Erfurt–Weimar Airport handle international export cargo? International handling may be possible, but acceptance depends on the active carrier, terminal arrangement, security status, customs process and destination routing. Our team confirms these points before issuing final shipping instructions.

Is there a fixed daily cargo flight schedule from the airport? A fixed cargo schedule should not be assumed. We check the current operating programme and, where necessary, arrange a gateway connection, charter assessment or bonded road feeder.

How early should dangerous goods be submitted? Submit the SDS where relevant, shipper’s declaration, packing details, UN information, labels and dimensions as early as possible. The carrier and handling agent must approve the shipment before physical delivery, and their actual cut-off prevails.

Can temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals be shipped through Erfurt–Weimar Airport? They may be considered subject to confirmed acceptance, packaging qualification, temperature range, storage handover and contingency arrangements. Our team will not treat general cargo acceptance as proof of a validated cold-chain service.

What causes the most common pickup delays? Typical causes include incomplete customs release, missing security status, mismatch between the air waybill and package marks, terminal appointment requirements, unpaid charges or a truck arriving outside the confirmed collection window.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location and operational information should be verified against the airport operator’s current publications: erfurt-airport.de.

German customs procedures and customs-release requirements should be checked with the German customs authority: zoll.de.

Air cargo security, dangerous-goods and carrier acceptance requirements remain subject to applicable industry and regulatory rules, including current material from iata.org and easa.europa.eu.

Hard identifiers and coordinates displayed above follow the supplied airport master record. Flight availability, handling capacity, cut-off times, customs status, equipment and transit commitments are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed by our service team with the operating carrier, handler and relevant authorities before shipment dispatch.