Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

EDDH / HAM

Hamburg, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
3 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1030 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDH 040920Z AUTO VRB03KT CAVOK 08/01 Q1030 NOSIG
QNH
1030 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1028 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (53 ft)
Pressure Alt
-450 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,277 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDH 040500Z 0406/0512 04004KT CAVOK PROB30 TEMPO 0406/0407 2000 BCFG BECMG 0507/0509 12005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDH
05
23
15
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
05/23 10,663 ft 150 ft ASP 50° No wind data
15/33 12,028 ft 150 ft ASP 152° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDH

7,816 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46%
MVFR
20.8%
IFR
20.5%
LIFR
12.8%

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 33.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2%
NE
5.4%
E
24%
SE
18.4%
S
12.4%
SW
21.6%
W
10.3%
NW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.7°C
Range: -14°C to 28°C
-14°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.6%

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,816 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDH
IATA Code: HAM
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 53 ft MSL

Location

City: Hamburg
Country: DE
Latitude: 53.630402°
Longitude: 9.988230°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 10,663 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 15/33
Length: 12,028 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport

Overview

Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport serves as a major international airport in northern Germany, located in the city of Hamburg. Situated at 53 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Hamburg metropolitan region and serves as a key transportation hub for commercial and cargo operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 53 ft MSL suggests minimal terrain-related challenges for approach and departure. Located at coordinates 53.630402, 9.988230, the airport experiences typical North Sea coastal weather patterns, which can include variable wind conditions and potential maritime influence on visibility and cloud formations.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial asphalt runways: Runway 05/23 spanning 10,663 feet and Runway 15/33 extending 12,028 feet. These long runways provide significant operational flexibility, accommodating large commercial aircraft and offering multiple landing and takeoff options based on wind direction and air traffic management requirements.

Approach Considerations

Given the airport's two parallel runway configurations, pilots can expect versatile approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The substantial runway lengths of over 10,000 feet provide considerable margin for safe landings and takeoffs, with ample space to manage various aircraft types and operational scenarios.

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.