Frankfurt Airport

EDDF / FRA

Frankfurt am Main, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 31 min ago
11:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDF 041120Z AUTO VRB02KT CAVOK 14/06 Q1027 NOSIG
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (364 ft)
Pressure Alt
-49 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -82 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDDF 040500Z 0406/0512 07003KT CAVOK BECMG 0506/0509 07008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:51Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDF
07L
25R
07C
25C
07R
25L
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
07C/25C 13,123 ft 197 ft ASP 69° No wind data
07L/25R 9,186 ft 148 ft CON 69° No wind data
07R/25L 13,123 ft 148 ft CON 69° No wind data
18/36 13,123 ft 148 ft CON 180° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDF

7,830 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
56.7%
MVFR
25.1%
IFR
8.8%
LIFR
9.4%

Frankfurt Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 56.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.5%
NE
19.8%
E
13.5%
SE
3.2%
S
27%
SW
18.9%
W
5.5%
NW
2.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.5°C
Range: -9°C to 30°C
-9°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 6.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07C/25C
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,830 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Frankfurt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDF
IATA Code: FRA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 364 ft MSL

Location

City: Frankfurt am Main
Country: DE
Latitude: 50.030241°
Longitude: 8.561096°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07C/25C
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 07L/25R
Length: 9,186 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18/36
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Frankfurt Airport

Overview

Frankfurt Airport (EDDF) is Germany's busiest and largest international airport, serving as a major European aviation hub. Located in Frankfurt am Main, the airport handles extensive passenger and cargo operations, with its strategic position in central Europe making it a critical international gateway. The airport's substantial elevation of 364 ft MSL and four significant runways enable high-capacity, multi-directional air traffic management.

Flying Conditions

Frankfurt's airport elevation and geographic location contribute to variable weather conditions that pilots must carefully consider. Central European climate patterns produce significant seasonal variations, with potential challenges including winter low-visibility conditions and summer thermal turbulence. The airport's multiple long runways (all over 9,000 ft) provide operational flexibility in diverse meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport features four substantial runways: two at 13,123 ft (07C/25C and 07R/25L) and one at 9,186 ft (07L/25R), with an additional 13,123 ft runway (18/36). These extensive runway configurations support heavy commercial traffic and enable complex aircraft movements. The airport's geographical coordinates (50.030241, 8.561096) position it in a relatively flat region with minimal immediate terrain constraints.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation suggests wind-adaptive approach capabilities, with parallel and crossing runways allowing flexible landing configurations. The multiple runway lengths provide options for various aircraft types, from regional commuters to large intercontinental carriers. Pilots should anticipate complex air traffic environments typical of a major international airport, with potential holding patterns and sequenced approach procedures.

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.

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.