Drachten Airfield

EHDR

Drachten, NL

Last Updated
Jan 17, 18:25 UTC

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Currently using: EHLW
Weather Source: Leeuwarden Air Base (EHLW)
Distance: 15nm / 27km from EHDR

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
18:25Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
4kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,021
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EHLW 171825Z AUTO 08004KT 030V130 9999 NCD 04/03 Q1021 BLU

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,021 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
-216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -1,533 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF COR EHLW 171725Z 1718/1806 10005KT 6000 BR NSC BECMG 1718/1720 2000 BR PROB40 1720/1806 0500 FG VV000
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:56Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 100° 5kt
Visibility: 6 km
Mist
20:00Z PROB40
+2h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.5 km
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HDR
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
2,395 ft 79 ft CON 74°
↑ 3.9kt ↔ 0.7kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Drachten Airfield - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EHDR
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Drachten
Country: NL
Latitude: 53.117933°
Longitude: 6.127324°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 2,395 ft
Width: 79 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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About Drachten Airfield

Drachten Airfield (EHDR) is a general aviation airport and airfield located in Drachten, NL. The facility operates at an elevation of 14 feet above sea level and primarily serves private aircraft, flight training, and general aviation activities.

The facility features 1 runway (07/25) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.