Leipzig/Halle Airport

EDDP / LEJ

Schkeuditz, DE

Last Updated
Jul 5, 08:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
08:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
12 kt
270°
10+ km
Visibility
3,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1018 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDP 050820Z AUTO 27012KT 9999 SHRA SCT024 BKN033 OVC041 FEW///TCU 19/14 Q1018 BECMG 27015G25KT NSW

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 465 ft
SCT 2,400 ft AGL
BKN 3,300 ft AGL
OVC 4,100 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,865 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,765 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
4,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,565 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Leipzig/Halle Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with overcast skies at 4,100 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 12 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 2-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 3300 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 19°C (66°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain. Temporary VFR conditions are forecast between 09:00Z and 16:00Z. There is a 40% probability of MVFR conditions with Showers Rain between 11:00Z and 04:00Z. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 01:00Z and 06:00Z.

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.

QNH
1018 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (465 ft)
Pressure Alt
323 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 915 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.9°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDP 050500Z 0506/0606 28013KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0509/0516 29015G25KT PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0604 SHRA FEW014 BKN030TCU BECMG 0519/0521 29007KT PROB30 TEMPO 0601/0606 BKN014
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 13 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 290° 15 kt
11:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+3h
MVFR
Ceiling: 3,000 ft
Showers Rain
19:00Z BECMG
+11h
VFR 290° 7 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDP
08L
26R ✈️
08R
26L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08L/26R
Active: 26R
11,811 ft 148 ft CON 85°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
✈️ 08R/26L
Active: 26L
11,811 ft 198 ft CON 86°
11.8 kt 2.1 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDP

13,521 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
73.2%
MVFR
13.8%
IFR
7.4%
LIFR
5.7%

Leipzig/Halle Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 73.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 13.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, September, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0%
Direction Distribution:
E
13.3%
N
5.9%
S
23.9%
W
14.8%
NE
9.6%
NW
8.4%
SE
7.7%
SW
16.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -12°C to 40°C
-12°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.6%

Best Months for VFR

June September March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08L/26R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt
Runway 08R/26L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.9 kt

Statistics computed from 13,521 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Leipzig/Halle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDP
IATA Code: LEJ
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 465 ft MSL

Location

City: Schkeuditz
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.420657°
Longitude: 12.232705°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 08L/26R
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 08R/26L
Length: 11,811 ft
Width: 198 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Leipzig/Halle Airport

Overview

Leipzig/Halle Airport serves as a significant cargo and passenger airport located in Schkeuditz, Germany, approximately 10 kilometers northwest of Leipzig. Positioned at 465 feet above mean sea level, the airport operates two parallel concrete runways, each 11,811 feet long, capable of handling large commercial and cargo aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's mid-continental location in Germany results in variable weather conditions with potential significant seasonal temperature and wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind challenges due to the parallel runway configuration, with runway headings of 080/260 degrees potentially exposing aircraft to lateral wind components.

Notable Features

Leipzig/Halle Airport's geographical positioning in eastern Germany provides relatively flat terrain surrounding the airport environment. The dual parallel runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) offer operational flexibility, allowing simultaneous arrivals and departures with identical length and surface characteristics.

Approach Considerations

Approach planning should consider the airport's east-west runway orientation, which may require specific wind assessment for landing and takeoff procedures. With two identically configured runways, pilots have strategic options for approach selection based on current meteorological conditions and air traffic control instructions.

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.