Schaffen Airfield

EBDT

Diest, BE

Last Updated
Mar 26, 14:25Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 650 hours ago
14:25Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -2°C
14 kt
340°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EBDT 261425Z AUTO 34014KT 9999 FEW039/// 07/M02 Q1018 BLU

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 100 ft
FEW 3,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,000 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Schaffen Airfield is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,900 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 649.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north-northwest (340°) at 14 knots. Runway 06/24 is favored with a 2-knot headwind and 14-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,900 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 7°C (45°F) with a dewpoint of -2°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (100 ft)
Pressure Alt
-43 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -979 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.8°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
BDT
06 ✈️
24

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 06
2,461 ft 148 ft Turf
2.4 kt 13.8 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EBDT

8,967 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.5%
MVFR
22.2%
IFR
7.1%
LIFR
5.1%

Schaffen Airfield typically experiences VFR conditions 65.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, December.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
7.6%
E
6.8%
SE
8.6%
S
36.4%
SW
16.8%
W
12.3%
NW
3.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -5°C to 29°C
-5°C 29°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2%

Best Months for VFR

March September December

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 06/24
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 8,967 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Schaffen Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EBDT
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 100 ft MSL

Location

City: Diest
Country: BE
Latitude: 51.004032°
Longitude: 5.064697°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 2,461 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: Turf
ILS: No

About Schaffen Airfield

Schaffen Airfield (EBDT) is located in Diest, BE at an elevation of 100 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (06/24), with the longest at 2,461 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.5% of the time based on 8,967 observations, EBDT requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 12.2% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EBDT come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Calm winds are rare (0%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 06/24 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, September, December, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -5°C (23°F) to 29°C (84°F), averaging 8.3°C (47°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.72 to 10.35 inHg (329-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 8,967 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.