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==== Runway 08L/26R ====
==== Runway 08L/26R ====
[[File:2012-09 Apron4 Luftbild-at-night.png|thumb|Apron 4 and runway 26L at night]]The northern [[runway]] is 3600m long with a width of 45m. In real life its usually used by passenger airliners.
[[File:2012-09 Apron4 Luftbild-at-night.png|thumb|270px|Apron 4 and runway 26L at night]]The northern [[runway]] is 3600m long with a width of 45m. In real life its usually used by passenger airliners.
* ILS-CAT-III '''08L''' (083°): 108.55
* ILS-CAT-III '''08L''' (083°): 108.55
* ILS-CAT-III '''26R''' (263°): 108.35
* ILS-CAT-III '''26R''' (263°): 108.35
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== Infrastructure ==
== Infrastructure ==
[[File:EDDP-overview-daytime.jpg|thumb|Overview 2012]]Connected by terminal C and three taxiway bridges (W1, E7, E8) the airport layout combines the northern part with runway 08L/26L and Apron 3 (new cargo area since 2012) and the southern part with Apron 1 (terminal B), runway 08R/26L, Apron 2, Apron 4 (DHL), Apron 5. Between both parts an airport railway station and the autobahn A14 is connecting to the check-in area of terminal C. Railway and motorway are not modelled in Flightgear.
[[File:EDDP-overview-daytime.jpg|thumb|270px|Overview 2012]]Connected by terminal C and three taxiway bridges (W1, E7, E8) the airport layout combines the northern part with runway 08L/26L and Apron 3 (new cargo area since 2012) and the southern part with Apron 1 (terminal B), runway 08R/26L, Apron 2, Apron 4 (DHL), Apron 5. Between both parts an airport railway station and the autobahn A14 is connecting to the check-in area of terminal C. Railway and motorway are not modelled in Flightgear.




=== Access and connection ===
=== Access and connection ===
[[File:TerminalC-morning.jpg|thumb|Terminal C at dawn]]
[[File:TerminalC-morning.jpg|thumb|270px|Terminal C at dawn]]
==== Terminal C ====
==== Terminal C ====
In August 2012 the completely new modelled terminal C was published on TerraSync. It is built as a connection between the check-in building with car-park and train station in the north and the departure area at terminal B in the south. Due to this efforts it stands on piers like a long bridge from apron 1 to apron 3, crossing different car-parks, a rail-track and the autobahn.
In August 2012 the completely new modelled terminal C was published on TerraSync. It is built as a connection between the check-in building with car-park and train station in the north and the departure area at terminal B in the south. Due to this efforts it stands on piers like a long bridge from apron 1 to apron 3, crossing different car-parks, a rail-track and the autobahn.
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==== Taxiway bridges ====
==== Taxiway bridges ====
[[File:EDDP-Taxibridges-e7e8-night.jpg|thumb|Rampbridges E7, E8 with new lightning in 2012]]A highway and railway lines go straight between the two runways. Three bridges connect the terminal with the northern runway. The western bridge (taxiway W1) is used in both directions. The eastern bridges (taxiways E7 and E8) are used as one way taxiways. Due to safety improvements all bridges are equipped with special taxi lights.
[[File:EDDP-Taxibridges-e7e8-night.jpg|thumb|270px|Rampbridges E7, E8 with new lightning in 2012]]A highway and railway lines go straight between the two runways. Three bridges connect the terminal with the northern runway. The western bridge (taxiway W1) is used in both directions. The eastern bridges (taxiways E7 and E8) are used as one way taxiways. Due to safety improvements all bridges are equipped with special taxi lights.
Due to changes in the TerraData the bridges had to be repositioned in 2012.
Due to changes in the TerraData the bridges had to be repositioned in 2012.


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==== Terminal B ====
==== Terminal B ====
[[File:EDDP VDGS-134 thumbnail.jpg|thumb|VDGS on each gateway at terminal B]]'''Real world''':
[[File:EDDP VDGS-134 thumbnail.jpg|thumb|270px|VDGS on each gateway at terminal B]]'''Real world''':
This building is the main terminal for most commercial flights at EDDP. It is connected to terminal C in the north and provides the passenger transfer to Apron 1 via 6 gateways. It also has a connection to the luggage terminal.
This building is the main terminal for most commercial flights at EDDP. It is connected to terminal C in the north and provides the passenger transfer to Apron 1 via 6 gateways. It also has a connection to the luggage terminal.


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=== Apron 4/5 (DHL-area) ===
=== Apron 4/5 (DHL-area) ===
[[File:2012-08 Apron4 Pos432 BOX1522-D-STHO-and-DC10.png|thumb|DHL-area at apron 4]]'''Real world:''' Leipzig/Halle is just a small international airport. But in 2008 it became the [http://www.dp-dhl.com/en/logistics_around_us/from_our_divisions/leipzig_hub.html European DHL hub] with up to 60 planes per night. The DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH, place of business in Schkeuditz, is running under contract to the logistic group DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport one of six international aviation hubs. In order to provide maintenance to the new fleet the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Air_Transport_Leipzig European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH] was founded. European Air Transport operates services to Europe, Middle East and Africa. 56 countries are covered in total. A second aviation company, called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerologic AeroLogic], was founded in EDDP. AeroLogic GmbH, a joint-venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, is a German cargo airline headquartered in Schkeuditz, Saxony. It operates cargo flights out of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Frankfurt, most of which are on behalf of its parent companies.
[[File:2012-08 Apron4 Pos432 BOX1522-D-STHO-and-DC10.png|thumb|270px|DHL-area at apron 4]]'''Real world:''' Leipzig/Halle is just a small international airport. But in 2008 it became the [http://www.dp-dhl.com/en/logistics_around_us/from_our_divisions/leipzig_hub.html European DHL hub] with up to 60 planes per night. The DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH, place of business in Schkeuditz, is running under contract to the logistic group DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport one of six international aviation hubs. In order to provide maintenance to the new fleet the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_Air_Transport_Leipzig European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH] was founded. European Air Transport operates services to Europe, Middle East and Africa. 56 countries are covered in total. A second aviation company, called [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerologic AeroLogic], was founded in EDDP. AeroLogic GmbH, a joint-venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, is a German cargo airline headquartered in Schkeuditz, Saxony. It operates cargo flights out of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Frankfurt, most of which are on behalf of its parent companies.


   
   

Revision as of 00:56, 9 October 2012

Leipzig/Halle Airport
New terminal C (published 2012)
New terminal C (published 2012)
IATA: LEJ ICAO: EDDP
Type Public
Owner Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding
City Between Leipzig and Halle
website
Runways
Runway Length Material
08L/26R 11,811 ft Concrete (in FG still Asphalt)
08R/26L 11,811 ft Concrete (in FG still Asphalt)
Scenery tile e012n51
TerraSync published


Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in Schkeuditz, Saxony and serves both Leipzig, Saxony and Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. In Flightgear this airport was published on TerraSync in 2010 and publishing of new developments via TerraSync started in 2012. EDDP is also the centre of Leipzig/Halle airspace, which provides air traffic control also for the regional airfield Leipzig-Altenburg Airport.

Flying at Leipzig/Halle airspace

Charts

All diagrams and charts are available for download.


Runways and ILS

Runway 08L/26R

Apron 4 and runway 26L at night

The northern runway is 3600m long with a width of 45m. In real life its usually used by passenger airliners.

  • ILS-CAT-III 08L (083°): 108.55
  • ILS-CAT-III 26R (263°): 108.35

Runway 08R/26L

The southern runway is 3600m long with a width of 60m. In real life its mostly used by freighters due to its proximity to freight areas (Apron 2 and 4).

  • ILS-CAT-III 08R (083°): 111.90 (111.75 in FG older than Version 2.0.0)
  • ILS-CAT-III 26L (263°): 110.30


ATC

  • Leipzig Ground - frequency 121.800
  • Leipzig Tower - frequency 121.100

Leipzig/Halle Airport is regularly served by Air Traffic Control (ATC).


Infrastructure

Overview 2012

Connected by terminal C and three taxiway bridges (W1, E7, E8) the airport layout combines the northern part with runway 08L/26L and Apron 3 (new cargo area since 2012) and the southern part with Apron 1 (terminal B), runway 08R/26L, Apron 2, Apron 4 (DHL), Apron 5. Between both parts an airport railway station and the autobahn A14 is connecting to the check-in area of terminal C. Railway and motorway are not modelled in Flightgear.


Access and connection

Terminal C at dawn

Terminal C

In August 2012 the completely new modelled terminal C was published on TerraSync. It is built as a connection between the check-in building with car-park and train station in the north and the departure area at terminal B in the south. Due to this efforts it stands on piers like a long bridge from apron 1 to apron 3, crossing different car-parks, a rail-track and the autobahn. On the one hand the FlighGear model tries to give the airport a well designed model with highly detailed structures, but on the other hand it was programmed as simple as possible to save visitors simulation performance.

Taxiway bridges

Rampbridges E7, E8 with new lightning in 2012

A highway and railway lines go straight between the two runways. Three bridges connect the terminal with the northern runway. The western bridge (taxiway W1) is used in both directions. The eastern bridges (taxiways E7 and E8) are used as one way taxiways. Due to safety improvements all bridges are equipped with special taxi lights.

Due to changes in the TerraData the bridges had to be repositioned in 2012.


Apron 1

The main apron at Leipzig/Halle Airport is located in the middle of the airport. It houses the commercial aviation area at terminal B in the west and the general aviation area in the eastern part. It is connected by taxiways L, N and W1.

Terminal B

VDGS on each gateway at terminal B

Real world:

This building is the main terminal for most commercial flights at EDDP. It is connected to terminal C in the north and provides the passenger transfer to Apron 1 via 6 gateways. It also has a connection to the luggage terminal.

Scenery in TerraSync: In Flightgear the main terminal is modelled very slim and efficiently. 6 unmovable gateways link to park positions 126, 128, 130, 132, 134 and 136. In 2012 it will be improved. Since September 2012 it has been equipped with a non-animated VDGS.

Luggage terminal

This building is under development. The old version will be replaced in October 2012.

GAT

Apron 2

Apron 3

This Apron in real life went into service with a new cargo hangar in 2012. In Flightgear it is still closed. The corresponding facilities are still under development.

Apron 4/5 (DHL-area)

DHL-area at apron 4

Real world: Leipzig/Halle is just a small international airport. But in 2008 it became the European DHL hub with up to 60 planes per night. The DHL Hub Leipzig GmbH, place of business in Schkeuditz, is running under contract to the logistic group DHL at Leipzig/Halle Airport one of six international aviation hubs. In order to provide maintenance to the new fleet the European Air Transport Leipzig GmbH was founded. European Air Transport operates services to Europe, Middle East and Africa. 56 countries are covered in total. A second aviation company, called AeroLogic, was founded in EDDP. AeroLogic GmbH, a joint-venture between DHL Express and Lufthansa Cargo, is a German cargo airline headquartered in Schkeuditz, Saxony. It operates cargo flights out of Leipzig/Halle Airport and Frankfurt, most of which are on behalf of its parent companies.


Fleet of AeroLogic and European Air Transport Leipzig and others (2012)
Aircraft Total Orders Oparator
Airbus A300B4-203F
10
Air Contractors
Airbus A300-600RF
8
10
European Air Transport Leipzig
Boeing 737-300F
9
European Air Transport Leipzig
Boeing 737-400F
1
Europe Airpost
Boeing 757-236SF
10
European Air Transport Leipzig
Boeing 757-23APF
1
European Air Transport Leipzig
Boeing 777F
8
AeroLogic
Total 47 10


Scenery in TerraSync: The hub (warehouse, hangar and aprons) is modelled in the scenery. In 2012 its redesign for TerraSync started. First all lampposts at apron 4 had been replaced with those which fit into the correct layout of every single parking position. Afterwards lots of goods and ground vehicles where placed. As soon as some missing storage buildings are modelled, the new content of apron 4 will be published on TerraSync. Last modifications will take place when the new 850-standard layout of EDDP will be created in the future.

DHL-hub at EDDP in Flightgear: Leipzig/Halle Airport offers ground space for more than 70 Boeing 757-PF or up to 50 777F as well as space for 10 An-124 at Apron 2, 4 and 5. Airmail flights can be flown from and to EDDP. One of the middle sized and highly connected hubs of DHL, the Orio al Serio Airport (Italy) is also modelled in FlightGear and can be used for realistic flights out of Leipzig/Halle Airport.

De-icing areas

Leipzig/Halle Airport has four special areas, two in the north at taxiway C and two in the south at taxiway N. In FlightGear only the two areas at taxiway C are build into the layout. In 2012 both areas had been equipped with shared models like lampposts, buildings and ground lights.


Surroundings and "Other"

Kursdorf - the village within the airport

Yes, that is weird. There is a village right in middle of the airport. So it's no surprise the number of inhabitants is shrinking each year. Once a thriving village with 537 inhabitants in 1950, they were down to 119 in 2006 (Wikipedia). It might be a little loud with the two runways, highway and express railways, but the transport links, hey ... The village is modelled in the scenery.


Scenery

Latest update: September 2012
Authors:
  • Models: David G., Thomas Großberger
  • Airport layout: Christian Schmitt
  • Additional models: Don Lavelle, Alex Park, Robert Shearman
  • Redesigning & Development 2012: August Geyler, Thomas Großberger


Download via TerraSync

TerraSync has it all! There is no custom scenery existing. The authors believe on the advantages of TerraSync which makes it easy for every user always to have the latest scenery installed automatically. Updates during redesigning process in 2012 are published every week on TerraSync.

  • Latest update on TerraSync:
    • 2012-09-20 new VisualGuidingDockingSystem at terminal B
  • Last five updates:
    • 2012-08-30 new terminal C published
    • 2012-08-19 redesigned infrastructure of DHL-area
    • 2012-08-14 new lightning of all three taxiway bridges
    • 2012-08-05 new infrastructure on both de-icing areas
    • 2012-07-21 new infrastructure, static air-planes and ground vehicles added to apron 1

Development

Since the Scenery had been modelled by D-79 in 2010, Thomas Großberger and August Geyler started enhancements and redesigning in 2012. Improvements are made on the following objects:

Layout

  • Taxiway bridges: new Position, improved lightning (published 07/2012) Tick icon
  • New 850-standard: new Layout with all parking positions and improved taxiways (pre-development) Red traffic light icon

Scenery (Shared Models)

  • Airport lightning: more than 80 lampposts (EDDM-model) on Apron 1 and 4 and both northern de-icing areas (published 07/2012) Tick icon
  • Ground traffic: lots of goods and vehicles (shared) make apron 1 and 4 much more realistic (published 08/2012) Tick icon
  • Flora and boundaries: Trees and fences on Apron 1, 2 and 4 are added (published 08/2012) Tick icon
  • Village and industrial surroundings: Kursdorf within the airport and industrial areas around are created with shared models (published 04/2010) Tick icon

Buildings and infrastructure (Static models)

  • Cargo-hangar apron 3 (planned)
  • Cargo-center apron 2 (published 2010) Tick icon
  • DHL-hangar (published 2010) Tick icon
  • DHL-tanks (under development) Amber traffic light icon
  • DHL-terminal (published 2010) Tick icon
  • Lampposts in EDDP-style (planned)
  • Luggage terminal (under development) Amber traffic light icon
  • Storage buildings at DHL-area (pre-development) Red traffic light icon
  • Terminal B (published 04/2010) Tick icon
  • Terminal C (published 08/2012) Tick icon
  • Tower (published 2010) Tick icon
  • Turbo engine hall (pre-development) Red traffic light icon
  • Old Tower next to terminal B (pre-development) Red traffic light icon
  • Visual Docking Guiding System (published 09/2012) Tick icon

New Models since 2012

Terminal C VDGS at position 136

Old Models

Here is a selection of the models. YouTube video 2010.

EDDP10.jpg EDDP11.jpg EDDP12.jpg EDDP13.jpg EDDPbridge1.png EDDPbridge2.jpg

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