Airport code
LEJ — Leipzig/Halle Airport
LEJ is the IATA code for Leipzig/Halle Airport, an airport serving Schkeuditz, Germany. Its ICAO code is EDDP, and it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 51.4239, 12.2364 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 465 ft (142 m).
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About Leipzig/Halle Airport
Leipzig/Halle Airport is an international airport located in Schkeuditz, Saxony, Germany, and serves both Leipzig, Saxony, and Halle, Saxony-Anhalt. It is a state-owned enterprise and allows 24 hour take off and landing for cargo flights. It is notable for having the highest number of freight-only movements in the entirety of the European Union.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LEJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EDDP |
| Airport name | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
| City | Schkeuditz |
| Country | Germany |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 51.4239 |
| Longitude | 12.2364 |
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,811 ft (3,600 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Leipzig/Halle Airport?
The IATA code for Leipzig/Halle Airport is LEJ.
What is the ICAO code for Leipzig/Halle Airport?
The ICAO code for Leipzig/Halle Airport is EDDP.
Where is LEJ airport located?
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is located in Schkeuditz, Germany.
What time zone is LEJ in?
Leipzig/Halle Airport operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to LEJ?
The nearest airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, about 102 km away.
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