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SCN Ensheim Airport
Ensheim Airport (IATA: SCN, ICAO:EDDR) is located in the the city of Saarbruecken, Germany. Phone Number :+496893830

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IATA Code

SCN

ICAO Code

EDDR

Name

Ensheim Airport

Type

Country / Region

Germany (DE)

City

Saarbruecken

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

Phone Number

+496893830

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Ensheim Airport (SCN) — Airport Overview

Ensheim Airport is a regional passenger airport serving Saarbrücken, the capital of Saarland in western Germany. It is positioned close to the German–French border and can be considered a regional gateway rather than a dedicated cargo hub. The airport operates a single passenger terminal without jet bridges; walk-boarding and bus-boarding are used. The apron directly in front of the terminal has five aircraft stands capable of accommodating mid-sized aircraft such as the Airbus A320, according to the supplied airport profile. For air freight forwarders, the practical role of Ensheim Airport is generally selective regional uplift, shipper-specific handling and onward connection planning, rather than high-volume freighter processing. Our service team verifies aircraft type, handling acceptance, cargo cut-off, customs arrangements and the final trucking plan before confirming an itinerary.

IATA / ICAO	SCN / EDDR
Airport name	Ensheim Airport
Location	Saarbrücken, Germany
Airport profile	Regional passenger airport with limited, shipment-dependent air cargo relevance
Terminal characteristic	One passenger terminal; no jet bridges; walk-boarding and bus-boarding
Published operational detail	Remote air traffic control service has been provided from Leipzig since 4 December 2018, as stated in the supplied profile

Key Highlights for Freight Forwarders

Regional rather than hub cargo profileEnsheim Airport is better suited to selected passenger-aircraft consignments and regional uplift than to regular freighter or consolidation-hub operations.

Border-region accessThe Saarland location supports planning for western Germany and nearby French border markets, subject to the final road leg and customs routing.

Aircraft and stand considerationsThe supplied profile identifies five apron stands for mid-sized aircraft; available cargo capacity remains dependent on the operating flight and load plan.

Handling must be pre-arrangedForwarders should obtain written confirmation for acceptance, build-up, documentation, screening, storage and collection before presenting the airport as an origin or destination.

Alternative-airport planning mattersFor dense schedules, long-haul connectivity, freighter capacity or specialist cargo, our team compares nearby hub solutions rather than assuming direct uplift from Ensheim Airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly supplied data identifies a passenger terminal and apron, but does not establish a dedicated cargo terminal, cold store, bonded warehouse, dangerous-goods warehouse or specialist pharmaceutical facility. Accordingly, our service team treats the following as operational checks rather than assumed airport capabilities:

Acceptance and handlingConfirm the appointed ground handler, cargo acceptance point, screening route, handling hours and whether the shipment can be processed on the selected passenger service.

Temporary storageDo not assume routine long-dwell storage, temperature-controlled storage or secure segregation. Arrange delivery close to the confirmed acceptance window.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance of fully regulated dangerous goods, dry ice and lithium-battery shipments must be checked by commodity, packing instruction and operator policy before booking.

Temperature-sensitive cargoFor pharmaceuticals, biologics, food or other perishables, obtain written confirmation of cool-room access, handover time, temperature limits and contingency procedures.

Customs and securityConfirm the applicable export or import customs location, security status and document handover process; a passenger airport should not automatically be treated as a full-service cargo gateway.

Truck interfaceAgree vehicle type, collection reference, driver identification requirements, loading point and delivery appointment with the handler before dispatching a vehicle.

Routes & Logistics Transit Planning

Ensheim Airport’s supplied profile describes domestic German services and selected leisure routes. Passenger flight availability and usable belly capacity can change seasonally, so our team confirms the actual operating carrier, aircraft, booking class and cargo acceptance for each shipment.
For international or long-haul cargo, routing may require a road feeder to another airport or an air connection through a larger gateway. The correct solution depends on origin, destination, commodity, security status and required delivery date.
Transit time is affected by booking confirmation, cargo cut-off, screening, customs release, connection protection, weekend or holiday schedules and the final trucking leg. We provide a confirmed routing plan rather than a generic airport-to-airport promise.
Because no regular freighter network is established in the supplied data, oversized, heavy, dense or high-volume shipments require advance capacity and equipment checks.

Schedule, capacity, handling acceptance and transit commitments are subject to confirmation with the operating carrier, ground handler, customs authorities and road carrier.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchmentOur planning focus is Saarbrücken and Saarland, with additional consideration for nearby western German locations and cross-border French distribution points where the road economics are appropriate.

Industrial and business shipmentsTime-critical spare parts, engineering samples, tools, documents, prototypes and small commercial consignments may be suitable when uplift and handling are confirmed.

General merchandiseCartons, parcels and palletised freight can be evaluated for passenger-aircraft uplift, subject to dimensions, weight, screening and the carrier’s loading limitations.

Perishables and healthcare cargoThese shipments require a documented temperature and handover plan. Our team will compare an alternative gateway if Ensheim Airport cannot provide the required storage or connection controls.

Cross-border deliveryRoad distance, customs status, export formalities and the importer’s clearance location must be assessed together; the nearest airport is not always the fastest total logistics route.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Passenger-aircraft cargo cut-offs can be earlier than the flight departure time and may vary by handler, screening requirement and shipment type. Our team obtains the live cut-off before arranging collection.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the shipper’s declaration where required, correct UN information, packing details, net quantities, labels and emergency contact data. Lithium batteries, dry ice and other regulated articles require operator-specific acceptance.
Export and import documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, exporter or importer details and customs data must be consistent. EORI, commodity classification and origin information should be supplied where applicable.
Security and customs: Cargo must meet the applicable German and European aviation-security and customs requirements. Customs release does not replace aviation-security screening, and a customs hold can disrupt the planned connection.
Collection and delivery: Verify the cargo release reference, pickup location, opening window, vehicle restrictions and proof-of-delivery requirements before sending a truck.

Practical Shipping Tips

Send dimensions, gross weight, piece count, commodity, stackability, dangerous-goods status and required delivery date before requesting a rate. This allows our team to screen the shipment against the aircraft and handler restrictions.
Book early for urgent or high-value cargo and request written confirmation of the cargo acceptance point, cut-off, screening arrangement, storage conditions and contingency airport.
Use airline-compliant packaging, secure all loose parts and mark each handling unit with shipper, consignee, piece count and transport references. Photograph unusual packing before handover.
For temperature-sensitive, live-animal, valuable, oversized or dangerous cargo, ask our service team to compare an alternative German or European gateway before cargo is collected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ensheim Airport handle international air freight?: It may be possible for selected shipments through the applicable passenger-aircraft or connecting arrangement, but international cargo acceptance, customs routing, security screening and capacity must be confirmed for the specific flight. Our service team does not assume that every passenger route accepts cargo.

Is Ensheim Airport suitable for regular freighter shipments?: The supplied profile presents Ensheim Airport as a minor regional passenger airport and does not document a regular freighter network. For recurring pallets, charter requirements or high-volume programs, we compare a larger cargo gateway and the total road-air solution.

Can I tender dangerous goods, lithium batteries or dry ice?: Only after commodity-specific acceptance is confirmed by the carrier and handler. Correct classification, packing, marking, labels and documents are essential; undeclared or incorrectly prepared regulated articles may be rejected.

Does the airport provide cold storage for pharmaceutical cargo?: Cold-storage capability should not be presumed from the available airport profile. Our team verifies the complete temperature-control chain, including acceptance, temporary storage, ramp transfer, connection and final delivery.

When should the truck arrive for collection or export delivery?: The correct time depends on the confirmed handling point, cargo cut-off, screening and customs status. We issue the collection or delivery instruction after the booking and handler requirements are verified.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA code, ICAO code, terminal description, apron stand description and remote air-traffic-control statement are based on the supplied airport record. Time-sensitive information such as schedules, operating carriers, cargo acceptance, cut-offs, handling arrangements, customs status and storage availability must be rechecked before each shipment.

Airport and local operational verification: scn-airport.de
German air-traffic-service reference: dfs.de
German customs and customs-compliance reference: zoll.de
International airport-code reference: iata.org

Our service team uses these sources for identity and regulatory cross-checking, while the final booking decision remains subject to the operating carrier, airport operator, ground handler, customs authority and current flight plan.