Kassel Airport

EDVK / KSF

Calden, DE

Last Updated
Apr 24, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
6°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
8 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
900 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDVK 240920Z 31008KT 270V340 9999 BKN009 06/04 Q1022

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 820 ft
BKN 900 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,720 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Kassel Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 8 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 6-knot headwind and 5-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 900 feet AGL (broken). Only precision approaches may be usable depending on minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 6°C (43°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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 240800Z 2409/2418 31008KT 9999 BKN006 BECMG 2409/2411 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:50Z BASE
+0h
IFR 310° 8 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 600 ft

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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 4,921 ft 98 ft ASP 41°
0.1 kt 8.0 kt
91° angle
04L/22R 2,297 ft 98 ft GRS 41°
0.1 kt 8.0 kt
91° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,202 ft 147 ft ASPH 95°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDVK

10,133 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.6%
MVFR
25.4%
IFR
10.1%
LIFR
2.9%

Kassel Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 22 kt
Calm Winds: 3%
Direction Distribution:
E
17.6%
N
2.1%
S
20.8%
W
17.7%
NE
3%
NW
4.8%
SE
19.9%
SW
11%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -10°C to 28°C
-10°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.4%

Best Months for VFR

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt
Runway 04L/22R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 10,133 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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.