Düsseldorf Airport

EDDL / DUS

Düsseldorf, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
5 kt
150°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDL 042320Z AUTO 15005KT CAVOK 07/04 Q1024 NOSIG
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1019 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (147 ft)
Pressure Alt
-176 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,101 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDL 041700Z 0418/0524 VRB03KT CAVOK BECMG 0423/0502 14007KT BECMG 0508/0510 15012KT BECMG 0516/0518 14006KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:40Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
08:00Z BECMG
+9h
VFR 150° 12 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDL
05L
23R ✈️
05R
23L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 23R
8,858 ft 148 ft CON 53°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 23L
9,842 ft 148 ft CON 53°
0.9 kt 4.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDL

7,814 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.9%
MVFR
24.2%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
4.1%

Düsseldorf Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 9.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
7.8%
E
3.8%
SE
26.1%
S
28.2%
SW
15.7%
W
8.3%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.8°C
Range: -9°C to 28°C
-9°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 6.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,814 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Düsseldorf Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDL
IATA Code: DUS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 147 ft MSL

Location

City: Düsseldorf
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.289501°
Longitude: 6.766780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Düsseldorf Airport

Overview

Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL) is a major international airport serving the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. Located at 51.289501, 6.766780, the airport sits at an elevation of 147 ft mean sea level. As a large airport, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the Düsseldorf metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 147 ft MSL suggests relatively mild terrain conditions for approach and departure. With two substantial concrete runways (05L/23R at 8,858 ft and 05R/23L at 9,842 ft), the airport offers significant operational flexibility in various weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical temperate maritime climate characteristics common to western Germany.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways oriented approximately 050/230 degrees, providing multiple approach options depending on wind conditions. Both runways are concrete-surfaced and offer substantial length, with the longer 05R/23L runway exceeding 9,800 ft, which accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and sizes. The airport's geographic location suggests potential for complex local wind patterns typical of urban and river valley environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the parallel 05/23 configuration allowing for optimal wind alignment. The substantial runway lengths (8,858 ft and 9,842 ft) provide generous margins for most commercial and cargo aircraft operations. Pilots should prepare for potential wind shear or turbulence typical of the region's geographical characteristics.

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.