Eisenach-Kindel Airport

EDGE / EIB

Hörselberg-Hainich, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:20Z

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Currently using: EDDE
Weather Source: Erfurt-Weimar Airport (EDDE)
Distance: 18nm / 34km from EDGE

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
19:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3 kt
60°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDE 041920Z AUTO 06003KT 030V100 CAVOK 08/05 Q1027 NOSIG
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
990 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,112 ft)
Pressure Alt
700 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 127 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDDE 041700Z 0418/0518 06005KT CAVOK BECMG 0419/0423 VRB03KT TEMPO 0500/0509 3000 BR PROB40 TEMPO 0503/0508 0500 FG BKN001 BECMG 0508/0511 09005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:45Z BASE
+0h
VFR 60° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
00:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
03:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+8h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Ceiling: 100 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DGE
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
5,643 ft 180 ft CON 105°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Eisenach-Kindel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDGE
IATA Code: EIB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,112 ft MSL

Location

City: Hörselberg-Hainich
Country: DE
Latitude: 50.991604°
Longitude: 10.479730°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 5,643 ft
Width: 180 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Eisenach-Kindel Airport

Overview

Eisenach-Kindel Airport is located in the Hörselberg-Hainich region of Germany, serving as a medium-sized airport for regional aviation operations. Situated at an elevation of 1,112 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical infrastructure for general aviation and local transportation needs in the Thuringia area.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation at 1,112 ft MSL suggests potential for variable weather conditions typical of central German terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations, particularly during seasonal transitions, which can impact aircraft performance on the 5,643-foot concrete runway.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (10/28) with a substantial length of 5,643 feet, accommodating a range of aircraft sizes and types. Its location near 50.991604, 10.479730 places it in a region characterized by moderate terrain, which may introduce localized wind and terrain-induced atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 10/28 provides directional flexibility for approaches based on prevailing wind conditions. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning, considering the runway's orientation and the potential for wind shifts in the Hörselberg-Hainich geographic area.

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

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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.