Cochstedt Airport

EDBC / CSO

Hecklingen, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 32 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
6 kt
50°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDBC 041020Z AUTO 05006KT 010V070 9999 SCT008 08/05 Q1029

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 594 ft
SCT 800 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,394 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDBC 040800Z 0409/0418 35005KT 8000 SCT035 TEMPO 0409/0411 4500 BR BECMG 0410/0413 06005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:52Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 350° 5 kt
Visibility: 8 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DBC
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,210 ft 148 ft ASPHALT 77°
5.2 kt 3.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDBC

7,734 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66%
MVFR
16.1%
IFR
8%
LIFR
10%

Cochstedt Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.3%
NE
5.8%
E
13.9%
SE
10.6%
S
24.3%
SW
20.1%
W
12.4%
NW
8.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.9°C
Range: -12°C to 29°C
-12°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.9 kt

Statistics computed from 7,734 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Cochstedt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDBC
IATA Code: CSO
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 594 ft MSL

Location

City: Hecklingen
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.856400°
Longitude: 11.420300°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,210 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

About Cochstedt Airport

Cochstedt Airport (EDBC/CSO) is located in Hecklingen, DE at an elevation of 594 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 8,210 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 66% of the time based on 7,734 observations, EDBC requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 18% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here. Fog affects the airport in approximately 7.6% of observations, with visibility dropping below 3 statute miles 0% of the time.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EDBC come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 9.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.2%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.9 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 4.9°C (41°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.77 to 10.31 inHg (331-349 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,734 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.