Private jets at Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport is 12 km south-west of the city centre, with four runways, customs at all hours and a General Aviation Terminal in Cargo City South run by Fraport Executive Aviation, with its own customs and passenger inspection. It is a slot-coordinated airport, and strict night rules limit take-offs and landings between 22:00 and 06:00 local.
- Longest runway
- 4,000 m
- Codes
- FRA · EDDF
- Business aviation handling
- Fraport Executive Aviation (Fraport Ground Services GmbH)
Did you knowFrankfurt's Rhein-Main Airport opened in 1936 beside the Frankfurter Kreuz motorway intersection. The company that runs it today traces its roots to Südwestdeutsche Luftverkehrs AG, founded in 1924. Fraport: Our history
Charter a private jet to Frankfurt Airport
Frankfurt Airport is 12 km south-west of the city centre (AIP figure). Private flights use the General Aviation Terminal in Cargo City South, run by Fraport Executive Aviation, which has its own customs and passport control. It is slot-coordinated and has strict night rules, so plan arrivals and departures between 06:00 and 22:00 local.
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What the private terminal is like at Frankfurt
The General Aviation Terminal is in Building 514 in Cargo City South, south of runway 25L/07R. Fraport Ground Services says it has its own customs and passenger inspection facility, conference rooms close to the aircraft and a separate crew lounge, and that it sits close to the Frankfurter Kreuz motorway intersection. Cars and taxis reach it through Gate 31 or Gate 32, where drivers register (also possible in advance online at ccs.fraport.de).
Fraport Executive Aviation (Fraport Ground Services GmbH)
Runs the General Aviation Terminal (GAT, Building 514, Cargo City South). Passenger lounge, conference room for up to 15, separate crew lounge, separate immigration and customs, transport across the apron between aircraft and the GAT, limousine, hotel and rental car bookings. Applies for take-off and landing rights and arranges slots, fuel, de-icing, GPU, cleaning and aircraft surveillance. Named in AIP Germany as the contact for general aviation flights in the airport's departure sequencing (A-CDM) process. Terminal services reachable 06:00-22:00 daily; FBO 24 hours.
Customs at Frankfurt, step by step
What happens on an international flight, in the order you meet it. We handle the paperwork with the operator.
- When you book, we ask for each passenger's passport details for the operator.
- Every flight needs an airport slot from the German airport coordinator. Fraport Executive Aviation applies for take-off and landing rights for its customers.
- You use the General Aviation Terminal (Building 514, Cargo City South), not Terminals 1 or 2. Fraport Executive Aviation drives passengers, crew and bags between the aircraft and the terminal.
- The terminal has its own customs and passenger inspection, so passports are checked in the building. Customs and immigration are listed as available 24 hours a day, but night flying rules still limit times.
Which private jets can use Frankfurt?
On runway length, every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. The check below uses each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight, at sea level on a 15°C day. Heat, altitude, a wet runway and the operator's own rules can need more, so we confirm it for your aircraft and date.
Only aircraft with ICAO Chapter 4 noise certification, coordinated at least a day ahead, may operate 22:00–23:00 and 05:00–06:00, and nothing scheduled moves 23:00–05:00. Chapter 2 aircraft are banned at all hours, and jets that only marginally meet Chapter 3 may not use the airport 20:00–08:00 or from Friday 20:00 to Monday 08:00. The northwest runway (07L/25R) is for landings only and runway 18 for take-offs only.
| Aircraft class | On this runway |
|---|---|
| Turboprop 5–8 seats · take-off 730–1,000 m · Pilatus PC-12 NGX | Yes |
| Very light jet 4–5 seats · take-off 630–1,100 m | Yes |
| Light jet 6–7 seats · take-off 960–1,200 m · Embraer Phenom 300E | Yes |
| Super light jet 7–8 seats · take-off 820–1,350 m | Yes |
| Midsize jet 8–9 seats · take-off 1,100–1,660 m · Cessna Citation XLS+ | Yes |
| Super midsize 9–10 seats · take-off 1,400–1,600 m · Bombardier Challenger 350 | Yes |
| Heavy jet 12–14 seats · take-off 1,430–1,780 m · Dassault Falcon 7X | Yes |
| Ultra long range 13–19 seats · take-off 1,700–1,970 m · Bombardier Global 7500 | Yes |
| VIP airliner 18–50+ seats · take-off 1,500–2,100 m | Yes |
Worth knowing before you fly
- Frankfurt is slot-coordinated, so every private flight needs an airport slot before it can depart. Fraport Executive Aviation arranges slots, and last-minute time changes depend on what the coordinator can offer.
- Plan movements between 06:00 and 22:00 local. In the hours either side of that window only Chapter 4 aircraft coordinated at least a day ahead may operate, and nothing scheduled moves between 23:00 and 05:00.
- Private passengers use the General Aviation Terminal in Cargo City South, which has its own customs and passport control, rather than Terminals 1 or 2.
- Anyone collecting you by car must enter Cargo City South through Gate 31 or Gate 32 and register there or online beforehand, so allow a few minutes for that.
Operating information
For business and private flights. Details change, so we check them again for your date.
Airport
| Opening hours | AIP Germany lists the aerodrome operator, customs and immigration, ATS, fuel, handling, security and de-icing as H24, but night flight restrictions apply (see noise). Fraport Ground Services says its Executive Aviation terminal services can be reached daily 06:00-22:00, with the FBO available 24 hours, and its GAT directions say the team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. |
|---|---|
| Prior permission | No general prior-permission requirement for business jets was found in AIP Germany. Every flight needs an airport slot (see slots), and use of the apron always depends on prior permission from Fraport apron control. Fraport Ground Services lists 'H24 PPR' for its Executive Aviation services without explaining it further. |
| Customs and immigration | Customs and immigration are H24 (AIP Germany). The General Aviation Terminal has its own customs and passenger inspection facility (Fraport Ground Services). |
| Slots | Frankfurt is a coordinated (Level 3) airport under Fluko, the German airport coordinator, and Fluko lists it among the airports where general and business aviation must be coordinated (requests in GCR format; Fluko lists a 24-hour general aviation phone line). AIP Germany says the airport's departure sequencing (A-CDM) process cannot start without a valid ATC flight plan and an airport slot. Fraport Executive Aviation arranges slots for its customers. |
| Noise and night restrictions | Between 22:00 and 06:00 local (AIP 2100-0500 UTC winter, 2000-0400 UTC summer) take-offs and landings are not permitted unless the AIP provides otherwise. Between 22:00 and 23:00 and between 05:00 and 06:00 local, only aircraft meeting ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 4 whose movement the German airport coordinator has coordinated at least one day in advance may take off or land; between 23:00 and 05:00 local no scheduled movements are allowed. Late arrivals whose delay was not planned may land until 00:00 local in set cases, and early arrivals before 05:00 local are not permitted. Delayed take-offs inside a restricted period need individual permission from the local aviation supervision office and are never allowed 00:00-05:00 local. Aircraft with only Chapter 2 certification are banned at all hours, and jets that only marginally meet Chapter 3 may not take off or land 20:00-08:00 local daily or from Friday 20:00 to Monday 08:00 local. Reverse thrust is limited to idle unless needed for safety. |
| Aircraft parking | AIP Germany lists a general aviation apron (APRON GA, concrete). Hangar space for visiting aircraft is on request. Fraport Executive Aviation offers aircraft surveillance. No business-jet parking time limits or capacity figures are published. |
| De-icing | Available H24 (AIP). De-icing takes place on stands and on de-icing pads DP1 and DP2 west of the head of runway 18, coordinated by the Aircraft De-Icing Centre. Requests go on 121.985 MHz or by telephone; from 1 May to 14 October requests are by telephone only. Fraport Executive Aviation arranges de-icing for its customers. |
| Other restrictions | The northwest landing runway (07L/25R) is for landings only, by aircraft up to ICAO code letter E, and is not used 23:00-05:00 local. Runway 18 is used for take-offs only. Aircraft parking at the GAT are preferably given runway 25L/07R on arrival. Chapter 2 aircraft are banned at all hours, and marginally Chapter 3 jets are restricted in the evenings, overnight and at weekends. |
Runways
| 07C/25C | 4,000 m, asphalt |
|---|---|
| 07R/25L | 4,000 m, asphalt |
| 07L/25R | 2,800 m, concrete (porous friction course) |
| 18 | 4,000 m, concrete and asphalt |
By road
| Frankfurt city centre | 12 km (6.5 NM) south-west of the city centre (AIP aerodrome reference point). The GAT is close to the Frankfurter Kreuz motorway intersection (Fraport Ground Services); no drive time is published. |
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Flying times
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Questions
Is there a private terminal at Frankfurt Airport?
Yes. The General Aviation Terminal is in Building 514 in Cargo City South, south of runway 25L/07R. Fraport Ground Services says it has its own customs and passenger inspection facility, conference rooms close to the aircraft and a separate crew lounge, and that it sits close to the Frankfurter Kreuz motorway intersection. Cars and taxis reach it through Gate 31 or Gate 32, where drivers register (also possible in advance online at ccs.fraport.de).
What are Frankfurt Airport's opening hours for private flights?
AIP Germany lists the aerodrome operator, customs and immigration, ATS, fuel, handling, security and de-icing as H24, but night flight restrictions apply (see noise). Fraport Ground Services says its Executive Aviation terminal services can be reached daily 06:00-22:00, with the FBO available 24 hours, and its GAT directions say the team is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Can I clear customs at Frankfurt Airport on a private flight?
Customs and immigration are H24 (AIP Germany). The General Aviation Terminal has its own customs and passenger inspection facility (Fraport Ground Services).
What size of private jet can use Frankfurt?
The longest runway is 4,000 m. Going by each type's published take-off distance at maximum weight: every turboprop, very light jet, light jet, super light jet, midsize jet, super midsize, heavy jet, ultra long range and VIP airliner type is within it. Only aircraft with ICAO Chapter 4 noise certification, coordinated at least a day ahead, may operate 22:00–23:00 and 05:00–06:00, and nothing scheduled moves 23:00–05:00. Chapter 2 aircraft are banned at all hours, and jets that only marginally meet Chapter 3 may not use the airport 20:00–08:00 or from Friday 20:00 to Monday 08:00. The northwest runway (07L/25R) is for landings only and runway 18 for take-offs only. The operator confirms performance for your aircraft, load and date.
What are the fees for a private jet at Frankfurt?
Our quotes include landing and handling fees, along with fuel, crew and taxes. What the airport and handler charge depends mainly on the aircraft's size and the time of day. Out-of-hours, de-icing and special event fees can be extra, and we tell you which could apply before you book.
Can we have catering on a private flight to Frankfurt?
Yes. Tell us what you would like when you book and the operator orders it for the flight. Depending on the operator and region it is either included or charged separately, and we tell you which before you book.
Checked 13 November 2026 from the official AIP and published airport, government and handler information (aip.dfs.de, fraport-groundservices.com, fluko.org). Not for operational use; we confirm everything for your flight.
