Munich Airport

EDDM / MUC

Munich, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
15:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3 kt
20°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDM 041520Z AUTO 02003KT 340V060 9999 SCT009 08/05 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,487 ft
SCT 900 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,387 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
976 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,487 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,105 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 622 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDDM 041100Z 0412/0518 VRB02KT 3000 BR BKN003 BECMG 0412/0414 05005KT 9000 BKN005 PROB30 TEMPO 0414/0418 FEW015 BECMG 0418/0420 1200 BR OVC002 TEMPO 0419/0423 OVC001 BECMG 0420/0423 0400 FG BECMG 0509/0511 2000 BR BKN005 BECMG 0511/0513 11008KT 9000 FEW008
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:35Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 300 ft
Mist
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.2 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Mist
19:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Ceiling: 100 ft
20:00Z BECMG
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.4 km
Fog

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDM
08L ✈️
26R
08R ✈️
26L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 08L
13,123 ft 197 ft CON 83°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 08R
13,123 ft 197 ft CON 83°
1.5 kt 2.6 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDM

7,865 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48%
MVFR
17.9%
IFR
11.6%
LIFR
22.5%

Munich Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 34.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 6.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 19.4% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
14.8%
E
23.9%
SE
6.4%
S
7%
SW
10%
W
24.9%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 4.2°C
Range: -15°C to 29°C
-15°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 19.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,865 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Munich Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDM
IATA Code: MUC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,487 ft MSL

Location

City: Munich
Country: DE
Latitude: 48.353802°
Longitude: 11.786100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 13,123 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Munich Airport

Overview

Munich Airport serves as a major international gateway in southern Germany, located approximately 28 kilometers northeast of Munich city center. As a large airport situated at 1,487 feet above mean sea level, it handles significant commercial and cargo traffic, supporting Bavaria's robust transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 1,487 ft MSL and central European location typically result in varied weather conditions throughout the year. Pilots should anticipate potential wind variations given the dual parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L), each measuring 13,123 feet in length, which provide operational flexibility across different meteorological scenarios.

Notable Features

Munich Airport's two concrete runways offer substantial length at 13,123 feet, enabling operations for wide-body aircraft and providing excellent landing/takeoff capabilities. The airport's geographic coordinates (48.353802, 11.786100) place it in a region with moderate terrain complexity, requiring standard terrain awareness and navigation protocols.

Approach Considerations

With two parallel runways of identical length, the airport can efficiently manage approach and departure sequences from both 08 and 26 headings. The substantial runway lengths of 13,123 feet provide significant margin for most aircraft types, supporting complex approach scenarios and accommodating diverse aircraft performance characteristics.

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.