Kassel Airport

EDVK / KSF

Calden, DE

Last Updated
Jun 10, 10:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
10:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
10 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDVK 101020Z 23010KT 190V280 9999 FEW043 15/06 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 820 ft
FEW 4,300 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,120 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Kassel Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 4,300 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 10 knots. Runway 22 is favored with a 10-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 4,300 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 15°C (59°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 16:00Z and 18:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDVK 100800Z 1009/1018 24006KT 9999 FEW030 TEMPO 1016/1018 SHRA BKN040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:54Z BASE
+0h
VFR 240° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
16:00Z TEMPO
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DVK
04L
22R ✈️
04
22 ✈️
09
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 41°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 04L/22R
Active: 22R
2,297 ft 98 ft GRS 41°
9.8 kt 1.7 kt
10° angle
09/27 8,202 ft 147 ft ASPH 95°
7.1 kt 7.1 kt
135° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDVK

12,477 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
66.7%
MVFR
21.7%
IFR
9%
LIFR
2.7%

Kassel Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 66.7% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.5%
NE
3.3%
E
16.8%
SE
17.9%
S
19.7%
SW
11.3%
W
19%
NW
6.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 7.4°C
Range: -10°C to 28°C
-10°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.2%

Best Months for VFR

June April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 12,477 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kassel Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDVK
IATA Code: KSF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 820 ft MSL

Location

City: Calden
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.420699°
Longitude: 9.392152°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 4,921 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 04L/22R
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: GRS
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

About Kassel Airport

Overview

Kassel Airport serves the Calden region in central Germany, situated at an elevation of 820 feet MSL. The airport supports medium-sized aircraft operations with three runways, offering flexible routing and operational capabilities. Its strategic location provides aviation services to the greater Hesse region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Kassel Airport demonstrate significant visual flight rule (VFR) opportunities, with 61% of observations supporting VFR operations. Temperature ranges from -10°C to 28°C, with an average of 6.4°C, indicating potential seasonal temperature variations. Prevailing winds from the south at an average of 7.4 knots suggest generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport features three distinct runways: a primary 8,202-foot asphalt runway (09/27), a secondary 4,921-foot asphalt runway (04/22), and a smaller 2,297-foot grass runway (04L/22R). All runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and consistent average crosswind conditions of 4.7 knots. The multiple runway configuration provides operational flexibility for different aircraft types and wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and November represent the most favorable VFR months for arrivals and departures. With consistently low fog occurrence (1.3%) and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles, pilots can expect predictable approach conditions. The airport's wind characteristics suggest minimal wind-related operational constraints, with calm conditions occurring only 2.2% of the time.

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.