# Bayreuth Airport (BYU)

> Bindlach, DE · IATA: BYU · ICAO: EDQD · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BYU` |
| ICAO | `EDQD` |
| City | Bindlach |
| Country | DE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 488 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 49.98500, 11.64000 |

## Description

Bayreuth Airport (IATA: BYU, ICAO: EDQD), also known as Bindlacher Berg, is located 6 km northeast of Bayreuth in Upper Franconia at approximately 488 metres. The airfield is an uncontrolled general aviation airfield for light aircraft, gliding, and business travel — no scheduled airline services or commercial cargo operations. Note: Bayreuth Airport is situated in the municipality of Bindlach; the names "Bindlach" and "Bayreuth Airport" refer to the same location. For air freight in northern Bavaria, Nuremberg Airport (IATA: NUE), approximately 75 km to the southwest, is the nearest full cargo option.

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