Oberpfaffenhofen is a special-purpose airport, not a public one, and every business flight needs the operator's permission in advance. Private jet charter at Oberpfaffenhofen is therefore a planning exercise before it is a flight: approved aircraft run from 2 to 25 tonnes take-off mass, including Global, Falcon and Gulfstream types.
The airport lies west of Munich, in Upper Bavaria, and border police and customs checks are carried out on site.
Charter-A requests the permission and arranges handling for you, and tells you plainly whether your aircraft qualifies. Charter-A will confirm handling with the airfield.
Flying privately to Munich Oberpfaffenhofen
Hours are Monday to Friday 07:00–21:00 local, and at other times by appointment. Every flight needs prior permission from the airport operator. Weekend hours were not published.
Handling is by EDMO-Flugbetrieb GmbH with TRIWO Airport Services, covering fuel, GPU, de-icing and catering. Border police and customs checks are carried out on site. Runway 04/22 is 2,286 metres by 45, asphalt.
Oberpfaffenhofen airport guide
A one-page Charter-A information sheet to keep or pass to your driver: runway, hours, customs, handling and where to arrive.
Download the PDF (383 KB)Oberpfaffenhofen Airport at a glance
| Location | Claude-Dornier-Straße 1, Weßling, 82234 |
|---|---|
| Codes | ICAO EDMO · IATA OBF |
| Region | Bavaria (Upper Bavaria, west of Munich), Germany |
| Nearest city | Munich |
| Opening hours | Mon–Fri 07:00–21:00 local, and at other times by appointment. Every flight needs prior permission. |
| Customs & immigration | Yes – border police and customs checks carried out on site |
| Runway | 04/22 – 2,286 m × 45 m asphalt |
| Private jets | Yes — approved business jets from 2 t to 25 t take-off mass (Global, Falcon, Gulfstream series); permission required for every flight |
| Handling / FBO | EDMO-Flugbetrieb GmbH (TRIWO Airport Services) |
| Prior permission | Required (PPR) — Charter-A arranges this for every flight |
| Airport website | edmo-airport.de |
Details checked 30 September 2026 against the airport’s own published information (edmo-airport.de, de.wikipedia.org). Hours, customs and handling are reconfirmed for every flight at booking.
Why fly to Munich
Oberpfaffenhofen lies west of Munich in Upper Bavaria, in a region of lakes and Alpine foothills, and the airfield sits in an established aerospace and research area. It is a practical choice for visitors to the lakes.
Private jet flight times to Munich Oberpfaffenhofen
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize or heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 485 nm · 900 km | 1 hr 40 min | 1 hr 25 min |
| Manchester | 605 nm · 1,120 km | 2 hr | 1 hr 40 min |
| Edinburgh | 715 nm · 1,330 km | 2 hr 20 min | 1 hr 55 min |
| Paris | 355 nm · 660 km | 1 hr 15 min | 1 hr 05 min |
| Geneva | 240 nm · 440 km | 55 min | 50 min |
| Nice | 315 nm · 580 km | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr |
Approximate airborne times in still air, worked out from the great-circle distance. Routing, winds and the aircraft chosen change them on the day; your quote gives the planned time for your flight.
Which aircraft?
From London, Munich Oberpfaffenhofen is a sector of about 490 nautical miles — within non-stop reach of every aircraft class, from turboprops and very light jets upwards. The number of passengers and the luggage usually decide the aircraft: light jets for up to seven, midsize jets and super midsize jets for more space, heavy jets for larger groups. Non-stop range always depends on passengers, baggage and the winds on the day.
Munich Oberpfaffenhofen: your questions answered
Can any private jet land at Oberpfaffenhofen?
No. It is a special-purpose airport, and approved business aircraft run from 2 to 25 tonnes take-off mass, with permission needed for every flight. Charter-A checks your aircraft.
Does Oberpfaffenhofen have customs?
Yes. Border police and customs checks are carried out on site. Charter-A confirms the procedure for your route when we arrange the flight. We confirm this at booking.
What are the opening hours at Oberpfaffenhofen?
Monday to Friday 07:00–21:00 local, and at other times by appointment. Weekend hours were not published, so Charter-A confirms them with the airport. We confirm this at booking.
How long is the flight from London to Munich Oberpfaffenhofen by private jet?
About 1 hr 40 min in a light jet and 1 hr 25 min in a midsize or heavy jet, over roughly 485 nautical miles. These are approximate airborne times; routing and winds change them on the day.
Is there an airport guide for Oberpfaffenhofen Airport I can download?
Yes. Charter-A’s airport information sheet for Oberpfaffenhofen Airport is free to download from this page as a PDF. It sets out the runway, opening hours, customs, handling agents and where to arrive for a private flight.
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