Dresden Airport

EDDC / DRS

Dresden, DE

Last Updated
Jan 17, 19:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:50Z
🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
16kt
150° G27kt
10+ km
Visibility
1,600 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,024
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDC 171950Z AUTO 15016G27KT 9999 OVC016 05/01 Q1024 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 755ft
OVC 1,600ft AGL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
1,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,355ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
999 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (755 ft)
Pressure Alt
436 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -582 ft
ISA Deviation: -8.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDC 171700Z 1718/1818 12011G22KT 9999 BKN015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:05Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 120° 11kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 1,500ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDC
04
22 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
9,350 ft 197 ft CON 41°
↑ 5.5kt ↔ 15.0kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Dresden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDC
IATA Code: DRS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 755 ft MSL

Location

City: Dresden
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.134123°
Longitude: 13.767831°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,350 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Dresden Airport

Dresden Airport (EDDC/DRS) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Dresden, DE. The facility operates at an elevation of 755 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (04/22) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.