Kiel-Holtenau Airport

EDHK / KEL

Kiel, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
5 kt
290°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDHK 040920Z 29005KT CAVOK 06/03 Q1030

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDHK 040800Z 0409/0418 30005KT CAVOK BECMG 0415/0418 09003KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:37Z BASE
+0h
VFR 300° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR 90° 3 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DHK
08L
26R ✈️
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
4,134 ft 98 ft ASP 82°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
1,476 ft 115 ft GRS 81°
4.3 kt 2.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDHK

7,640 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
49.3%
MVFR
26.2%
IFR
15.5%
LIFR
8.9%

Kiel-Holtenau Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 49.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.6 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2%
NE
3.3%
E
23.4%
SE
9.9%
S
18.1%
SW
21.6%
W
16.3%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.6°C
Range: -8°C to 26°C
-8°C 26°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt
Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,640 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kiel-Holtenau Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDHK
IATA Code: KEL
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 102 ft MSL

Location

City: Kiel
Country: DE
Latitude: 54.379570°
Longitude: 10.145266°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,134 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 08L/26R
Length: 1,476 ft
Width: 115 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No

About Kiel-Holtenau Airport

Overview

Kiel-Holtenau Airport serves the northern German city of Kiel, located in Schleswig-Holstein near the Baltic Sea coast. Positioned at 102 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region with two runways supporting both aviation and regional transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 55.5% of the time, with marginal VFR weather occurring 24% of observations. The region experiences significant seasonal temperature variation, ranging from -8°C to 26°C, with an average temperature of 7.1°C. September, October, and November statistically offer the most favorable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features two runways: a 4,134-foot asphalt primary runway (08/26) and a 1,476-foot grass secondary runway (08L/26R). Prevailing winds consistently come from the southwest at 225 degrees, with an average speed of 8.3 knots and maximum recorded speeds of 25 knots. Wind conditions demonstrate minimal calm periods, with only 0.1% of observations showing no wind movement.

Approach Considerations

Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind component of 4.5 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility (below 3 miles). Pilots can expect minimal fog interference, with fog present in only 0.9% of observations.

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.