Schaffen Airfield

EBDT

Diest, BE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 17 min ago
21:25Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
21,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBDT 042125Z AUTO 09004KT 9999 BKN210/// 11/06 Q1023 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 100 ft
BKN 21,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
21,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,100 ft AMSL
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (100 ft)
Pressure Alt
-193 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -649 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EBDT 041541Z 0419/0507 08005KT 9999 SCT220 PROB40 TEMPO 0505/0507 4000 BR SCT270
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:41Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDT
06
24 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
2,461 ft 148 ft Turf
3.5 kt 2.0 kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBDT

7,903 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
63.7%
MVFR
23.6%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
5.2%

Schaffen Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 63.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
7.1%
E
6.7%
SE
8.6%
S
38.3%
SW
16.9%
W
12.1%
NW
3.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.2°C
Range: -5°C to 29°C
-5°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.8%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,903 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Schaffen Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBDT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 100 ft MSL

Location

City: Diest
Country: BE
Latitude: 51.004032°
Longitude: 5.064697°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: Turf
ILS: No

About Schaffen Airfield

Schaffen Airfield (EBDT) is located in Diest, BE at an elevation of 100 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 2,461 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 63.7% of the time based on 7,903 observations, EBDT requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.6% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EBDT come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.9 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 8.2°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.72 to 10.35 inHg (329-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,903 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.