Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield

EDTD

Donaueschingen, DE

Last Updated
Mar 5, 05:20Z

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Currently using: LSZH
Weather Source: Zürich Airport (LSZH)
Distance: 31nm / 57km from EDTD

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
05:20Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
-1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -1°C
1 kt
Variable
4.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1023 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LSZH 050520Z VRB01KT 4500 1500N R14/1000D R16/P2000N R28/P2000N R34/P2000N BCFG NSC M01/M01 Q1023 TEMPO 2000
QNH
1023 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
949 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (2,231 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,939 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 554 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.5°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LSZH 050225Z 0503/0609 VRB02KT 7000 MIFG NSC TX14/0514Z TNM02/0505Z TNM01/0605Z TEMPO 0503/0508 4000 BR BCFG PROB40 0503/0507 1200 PRFG SCT001 BECMG 0508/0510 04006KT CAVOK BECMG 0517/0519 VRB02KT BECMG 0601/0603 7000 MIFG NSC PROB40 0605/0607 1200 PRFG SCT001
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
05:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Shallow Fog
08:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 40° 6 kt
Visibility: >10km
17:00Z BECMG
+12h
VFR VRB 2 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DTD
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 4,232 ft 98 ft ASP 178° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDTD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,231 ft MSL

Location

City: Donaueschingen
Country: DE
Latitude: 47.973331°
Longitude: 8.522222°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 4,232 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield

Overview

Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield serves the southwestern German region of Baden-Württemberg, located near the city of Donaueschingen. Situated at an elevation of 2231 ft MSL, this medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area. The airport's strategic location offers access to the Black Forest region and supports various general aviation activities.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated position at 2231 ft MSL means pilots should anticipate potential temperature and density altitude variations, particularly during summer months. Given its location in southwestern Germany, the airfield experiences typical continental European weather patterns with seasonal temperature fluctuations. Pilots should prepare for potential wind variations along the 18/36 runway axis.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) with an asphalt surface measuring 4232 ft in length, suitable for smaller aircraft and general aviation operations. Its coordinates at 47.973331, 8.522222 place it in a terrain-diverse region near the Black Forest, which can introduce localized meteorological and wind conditions. The surrounding landscape may create potential terrain-induced wind shifts that pilots should carefully evaluate during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 provides a standard orientation that allows for approaches from both north and south directions. Pilots should conduct thorough preflight planning to understand current wind conditions, given the potential for terrain-influenced wind patterns in this elevated region. Standard procedures for approach and departure should be carefully reviewed, with particular attention to the runway's length and the surrounding terrain 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

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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.