Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER/EDDB) is the German capital’s principal commercial airport and supports scheduled, cargo, government and non-scheduled aviation. ASM coordinates BER flight support through its 24/7 desk, covering slots and applicable permissions, ground handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel, protocol, crew logistics and passenger or cargo arrangements.
Information reviewed: 9 September 2026. Confirm the current national AIP, NOTAMs, airport procedures and supplier availability before operation.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport identity and planning profile
Berlin Brandenburg Airport Willy Brandt is located southeast of Berlin at 52°22′00″N, 13°30′12″E, at approximately 48 m (157 ft) elevation. The airport uses the IATA code BER and ICAO code EDDB and operates on Central European Time with seasonal daylight-saving changes.
BER has two parallel runways and a dedicated General Aviation Terminal in the Service Area North. Business aviation handling should be arranged through the accepted provider for the aircraft and movement rather than inferred from the availability of the main passenger terminals.
BER/EDDB operational facts
| Operational item | Planning reference |
|---|---|
| Airport | Berlin Brandenburg Airport |
| IATA / ICAO | BER / EDDB |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Typical planning scope | Permissions, slots or PPR, handling, parking, fuel and crew support as applicable |
| Service confirmation | Required separately for the aircraft, schedule and ground time |
| Operational check | Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority approval, airport acceptance and supplier confirmation |
What should operators confirm before a Berlin movement?
A workable BER schedule requires the coordinated times, handler acceptance, parking, fuel and passenger or cargo processing to align. Major events, official movements and traffic peaks can affect capacity, so an earlier operation should not be treated as confirmation for a new date.
ASM’s flight support team tracks the regulatory, airport and supplier confirmations as one plan.
Permits, slots and schedule changes at BER
Requirements depend on operator status, traffic rights, aircraft, route and purpose. Slots, PPR, landing permission and airport acceptance are separate controls. ASM coordinates applicable submissions while the authorities and airport retain approval.
Review aircraft, routing or timing changes through ASM flight permit support before revising only the handler or passenger schedule.
Ground handling, parking and FBO/GAT arrangements
BER has a dedicated General Aviation Terminal in the Service Area North. Confirm the accepted business aviation provider, passenger and crew processing point, ramp services, baggage, equipment, catering, transport and special assistance for the aircraft and schedule.
Customs, immigration and quarantine at BER
CIQ processing must be aligned with the accepted arrival and departure arrangement, passenger and crew documentation, and the applicable Schengen or non-Schengen movement. Provide complete passenger, crew and cargo information early so the handling and border-processing plan can be confirmed.
Parking is not confirmed by a permit or slot. State whether the aircraft will turn, remain overnight or reposition. ASM coordinates ground handling with the accepted provider.
Jet A-1 fuel and turnaround planning
Send the registration, aircraft type, ETA and ETD, fuel grade, estimated quantity and release or billing instruction. Reconfirm the uplift when the route, payload or schedule changes.
ASM’s aviation fuel services coordinate supplier acceptance and delivery timing with the handler. General availability is not an uplift confirmation.
Government, diplomatic and event operations
Official or high-profile missions can require additional authority, security and protocol coordination. Share the mission type and requirements early without assuming priority access. Approvals and special services remain subject to the relevant authorities and airport.
Operating restrictions, noise procedures and NOTAM checks at BER
BER operations should be checked against the current German AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for the planned date and aircraft. Night-time, runway, noise, construction, weather and temporary airspace restrictions can affect the usable schedule, so previous acceptance should not be treated as confirmation for a new movement.
ASM aligns these checks with permits, slots or PPR, parking, handling, fuel, CIQ and crew arrangements. Final operating permissions and airport acceptance remain subject to the relevant authorities and providers.
Crew logistics and schedule disruption
Plan accommodation, transport and reporting time around crew duty and the confirmed airport arrangement. A delayed arrival or revised departure can require the permit, slot, parking, fuel and local services to be reconfirmed.
Berlin event, seasonal and turnaround planning
Event periods, government movements, winter weather and high traffic days can increase pressure on slots, parking, handling and passenger processing. Build the BER request around the exact aircraft, UTC schedule and required ground time rather than relying on a general airport acceptance. If the aircraft will remain overnight, reposition or require a later departure change, state that at the request stage.
For winter operations, allow margin for de-icing, runway conditions and possible changes to the departure sequence. For event or official movements, provide protocol, security and passenger-handling requirements early. ASM can coordinate the individual workstreams, but airport capacity and authority approvals remain outside ASM’s control.
BER pre-arrival operator checklist
- Aircraft type, registration and MTOW
- Full routing and UTC arrival/departure times
- Permit, slot/PPR and airport-acceptance status
- Parking, handling and fuel requirements
- Passenger, crew, baggage and cargo details
- CIQ, transport, catering, security or protocol requirements
What information should operators send ASM?
Provide the operator, aircraft type and registration, MTOW, routing, ETA and ETD in UTC, flight purpose, passenger and crew totals, ground time, fuel uplift, handling scope, parking requirement and any cargo or special-service details.
Frequently asked questions
Does BER require a landing permit?
Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, route, traffic rights and purpose. ASM reviews the movement and coordinates applicable submissions.
Are slots, PPR or airport acceptance required at BER?
The applicable control can change by operation type and traffic period. Confirm the current AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for arrival and departure.
Is Jet A-1 available at BER?
Jet A-1 is normally available, but quantity, supplier acceptance, delivery timing and the fuel release must be confirmed for the movement.
Can ASM coordinate ground handling at BER?
Yes. ASM can coordinate the appointed provider for accepted ramp, passenger, crew, equipment, catering and transport requirements.
Can aircraft parking be guaranteed?
No. Parking remains subject to airport and handler confirmation for the aircraft, schedule and ground time.
How early should a BER request be submitted?
Submit as early as practical. The minimum regulatory notice does not guarantee slots, parking, handling, fuel or special services.
Can ASM coordinate government or diplomatic movements at BER?
ASM can coordinate the requested operational workstreams and local services. Government, diplomatic, security and protocol approvals remain with the responsible authorities.
Berlin charter and destination planning
For private charter planning to Berlin, see ASM Charter’s Private Charter to Berlin page. This airport guide covers the operational side; the charter page covers destination and passenger planning.
Request flight support at BER
ASM has supported international aviation operations since 1998 and coordinates BER flight support through its 24/7 desk.
Email: sales@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7755
Permits, slots, airport acceptance, parking, fuel and handling remain subject to the relevant authorities and suppliers for the individual movement.
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