Drachten Airfield

EHDR

Drachten, NL

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Currently using: EHLW
Weather Source: Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW)
Distance: 15nm / 27km from EHDR

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
19:59Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 11°C
10kt
170°
10+ km
Visibility
7,600ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

EHLW 141959Z AUTO 17010KT 140V210 9999 -SHRA FEW015CB BKN076 OVC081 14/11 Q1008 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14ft
FEW 1,500ft AGL (CB)
BKN 7,600ft AGL
OVC 8,100ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,500ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,514ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
7,600ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,614ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,114ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,008 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
168 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 51 ft
ISA Deviation: -1.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EHLW 141628Z 1417/1505 19005KT 9999 SCT030 BECMG 1421/1423 18012G25KT 4500 RA SCT012 BKN014 OVC020 TEMPO 1422/1503 2500 +RA SHRA BKN006 BKN012 SCT015CB BECMG 1501/1503 22017G32KT 9999 NSW SCT020 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:19Z BASE
+0h
VFR 190° 5kt
Visibility: 10+ km
21:00Z BECMG
+1h
IFR 180° 12kt
Visibility: 4.5 km
Ceiling: 1,400ft
Rain
22:00Z TEMPO
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Ceiling: 600ft
Heavy Rain, Showers Rain
01:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 220° 17kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HDR
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
2,395 ft 79 ft CON 74°
↑ 1.7kt ↔ 9.8kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Drachten Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EHDR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Drachten
Country: NL
Latitude: 53.117933°
Longitude: 6.127324°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 2,395 ft
Width: 79 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Operations

Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Drachten Airfield

Drachten Airfield (EHDR) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Drachten, NL. The facility operates at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.