Leipzig/Halle Airport

EDDP / LEJ

Schkeuditz, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 05:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
05:50Z

🌅 Dawn
IFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
6 kt
330°
4.2 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDP 040550Z AUTO 33006KT 4200 1100 R26L/P2000N R26R/P2000N BR NSC 02/02 Q1027 NOSIG
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (465 ft)
Pressure Alt
53 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,395 ft
ISA Deviation: -12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDP 040500Z 0406/0506 32005KT CAVOK TEMPO 0406/0408 VRB03KT 4000 BR BECMG 0412/0415 02005KT BECMG 0421/0424 10005KT TEMPO 0502/0506 2500 BCFG PROB30 TEMPO 0503/0506 0500 FG BKN001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR 320° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
12:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 20° 5 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDP
08L
26R ✈️
08R
26L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
11,811 ft 148 ft CON 85°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
11,811 ft 198 ft CON 86°
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDP

7,773 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.9%
MVFR
18.4%
IFR
10%
LIFR
8.7%

Leipzig/Halle Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 9.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°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: 9.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.9%
NE
9.5%
E
14.2%
SE
7.9%
S
29.7%
SW
19.1%
W
11.5%
NW
4.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.3°C
Range: -12°C to 30°C
-12°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,773 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Leipzig/Halle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDP
IATA Code: LEJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 465 ft MSL

Location

City: Schkeuditz
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.420657°
Longitude: 12.232705°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 198 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Leipzig/Halle Airport

Overview

Leipzig/Halle Airport serves as a significant cargo and passenger airport located in Schkeuditz, Germany, approximately 10 kilometers northwest of Leipzig. Positioned at 465 feet above mean sea level, the airport operates two parallel concrete runways, each 11,811 feet long, capable of handling large commercial and cargo aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's mid-continental location in Germany results in variable weather conditions with potential significant seasonal temperature and wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind challenges due to the parallel runway configuration, with runway headings of 080/260 degrees potentially exposing aircraft to lateral wind components.

Notable Features

Leipzig/Halle Airport's geographical positioning in eastern Germany provides relatively flat terrain surrounding the airport environment. The dual parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) offer operational flexibility, allowing simultaneous arrivals and departures with identical length and surface characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the airport's east-west runway orientation, which may require specific wind assessment for landing and takeoff procedures. With two identically configured runways, pilots have strategic options for approach selection based on current meteorological conditions and air traffic control instructions.

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.