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EDRB
Bitburg Airport · Bitburg
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,220 ft / 372 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.20 MHz (SPANGDAHLEM TOWER)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
05/23 · 10,026 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bitburg Airport (EDRB), located in Bitburg, Germany. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,220 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Bitburg Airport
ICAO / IATA
EDRB / BBJ
Municipality
Bitburg
Country
Region
DE-RP — Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,220 ft
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Runway 05 / 23
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,026 ft / 3,056 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 05 (55°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 23 (235°)
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS Langen Information
123.53 MHz
INFO Bitburg Radio
118.70 MHz
TWR SPANGDAHLEM TOWER
122.20 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026