Celle Army Airfield

ETHC

Celle, DE

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:20Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Dies ist ein Militärflugplatz der Bundeswehr. Zivilverkehr ist in der Regel nicht gestattet.

Access Notes:

Bundeswehr fields generally closed to civil traffic; some historical civil use

Consult official AIP (German AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ETHC 041820Z 06006KT 9999 FEW250 09/01 Q1027 BLU+

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 129 ft
FEW 25,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
25,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,129 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (129 ft)
Pressure Alt
-284 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -973 ft
ISA Deviation: -5.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ETHC 041427Z 0415/0424 08006KT 9999 NSW FEW250
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:22Z BASE
+0h
VFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
THC
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
6,007 ft 148 ft ASP 81°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ETHC

4,419 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
59.3%
MVFR
19.5%
IFR
11.3%
LIFR
9.9%

Celle Army Airfield is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 59.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 21.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -14°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 26 kt
Calm Winds: 1%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.2%
NE
14%
E
25.3%
SE
10.2%
S
16.1%
SW
20.6%
W
7.8%
NW
1.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.4°C
Range: -14°C to 30°C
-14°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.1%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,419 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Celle Army Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ETHC
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 129 ft MSL

Location

City: Celle
Country: DE
Latitude: 52.591202°
Longitude: 10.022100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 6,007 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Celle Army Airfield

Celle Army Airfield is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the DE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Overview

Celle Army Airfield is a medium-sized airport located in Lower Saxony, Germany, serving primarily military aviation operations. Situated at 129 feet above mean sea level near the city of Celle, the airport provides strategic aviation infrastructure for Allied forces in the region.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly VFR conditions, with 69.4% of recorded METARs showing favorable visual flight rules. The airport experiences a moderate climate with temperature ranges from -14°C to 30°C, and consistent southwest winds averaging 6.8 knots. Seasonal data suggests September, October, and December offer the most stable VFR flying conditions.

Notable Features

The single runway 08/26 is 6,007 feet long with an asphalt surface, capable of handling medium-sized military aircraft. Wind data reveals 100% runway alignment favorability, with an average crosswind of only 3.8 knots, providing relatively comfortable approach and landing conditions for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Prevailing southwest winds at 225 degrees consistently influence approach strategies, with minimal turbulence and predictable wind patterns. The low percentage of IFR (7.1%) and extremely rare low IFR conditions (6.1%) suggest generally reliable visual approach opportunities throughout the year.

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.