Hof-Plauen Airport

EDQM / HOQ

Hof, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:20Z

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Current Weather

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🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
2 kt
10°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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Raw METAR

METAR EDQM 042020Z AUTO 01002KT 5000 // NCD 06/04 Q1026

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDQM 041700Z 0418/0421 04004KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:52Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 4 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DQM
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
4,856 ft 98 ft ASP 87°
0.7 kt 1.9 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDQM

7,717 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
37.8%
MVFR
20.9%
IFR
22.1%
LIFR
19.2%

Hof-Plauen Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 37.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 41.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 26°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.7%
NE
6.5%
E
6%
SE
13.5%
S
25.5%
SW
27.9%
W
8.3%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 3°C
Range: -12°C to 26°C
-12°C 26°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 7,717 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hof-Plauen Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDQM
IATA Code: HOQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,959 ft MSL

Location

City: Hof
Country: DE
Latitude: 50.288544°
Longitude: 11.852876°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 4,856 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Hof-Plauen Airport

Overview

Hof-Plauen Airport serves the southeastern German region of Bavaria, located near the border of the Czech Republic. Situated at an elevation of 1,959 feet MSL, this medium-sized airport provides important regional aviation infrastructure for the Hof area. The airport supports various general aviation and potentially commercial operations in this part of Germany.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Hof-Plauen demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions occurring 42.1% of the time. Instrument meteorological conditions (IFR, MVFR, LIFR) collectively represent 57.9% of observations, indicating the need for pilots to be prepared for potential instrument flight. Seasonal temperature ranges from -12°C to 26°C, with a mild average of 3.6°C, suggest pilots should be equipped for diverse thermal conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 is 4,856 feet long with an asphalt surface, accommodating a range of aircraft types. Prevailing winds from the southwest (225°) average 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots. The airport experiences calm wind conditions only 2.3% of the time, which is relatively infrequent and suggests consistent wind activity.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.9 knots. Pilots can expect the most consistent VFR conditions during September, October, and November. The low frequency of visibility restrictions (fog at 2.6%, no observations below 3SM) generally supports stable approach and landing conditions.

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.