Emden Airport

EDWE / EME

Emden, DE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 20:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
20:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
8 kt
250°
10+ km
Visibility
2,800 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDWE 042020Z AUTO 25008KT 9999 SCT021 BKN028 BKN043 17/16 Q1020

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3 ft
SCT 2,100 ft AGL
BKN 2,800 ft AGL
BKN 4,300 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,100 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,103 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,800 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,803 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
4,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,303 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Emden Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,800 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west-southwest (250°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 2800 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 16°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 3 hours. Conditions are expected to remain MVFR throughout the forecast period.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. 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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Raw TAF
TAF EDWE 041700Z 0418/0421 27010KT 9999 SCT015 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DWE
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
4,265 ft 98 ft ASP 73°
8.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDWE

13,348 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61%
MVFR
21%
IFR
10.5%
LIFR
7.6%

Emden Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 18.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 0.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
16.5%
N
7.4%
S
19.3%
W
14.2%
NE
7.8%
NW
7.2%
SE
10.8%
SW
15.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -11°C to 34°C
-11°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.1%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 13,348 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Emden Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDWE
IATA Code: EME
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3 ft MSL

Location

City: Emden
Country: DE
Latitude: 53.391109°
Longitude: 7.227500°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 4,265 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Emden Airport

Emden Airport (EDWE/EME) is located in Emden, DE at an elevation of 3 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 4,265 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 61% of the time based on 13,348 observations, EDWE requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 18.1% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at EDWE come from the S (180°) with an average speed of 8.2 knots and recorded gusts up to 32 knots. Calm winds are rare (0.9%), so crosswind considerations are a regular factor. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4.7 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, June, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 34°C (93°F), averaging 8.8°C (48°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 9.77 to 10.36 inHg (331-351 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 13,348 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.