Frankfurt Airport (EDDF)
Frankfurt, Germany · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EDDF
IATA
FRA
City
Frankfurt
Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Elevation
364 ft
Runways
4 runways
Coordinates
50.0379, 8.5622
Overview
Busiest airport in Germany and Lufthansa hub. Major European connecting hub with four-runway system.
Current Weather at EDDF
Pilots flying into or out of Frankfurt Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EDDF 030820Z AUTO 21009KT 9999 SCT023 BKN032 OVC047 15/11 Q1011 RESHRA NOSIGWind 210° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 21
Current TAF
TAF EDDF 030500Z 0306/0412 22011KT 9999 SCT030 TEMPO 0306/0309 BKN030 PROB40 TEMPO 0309/0316 23015G25KT SHRA BKN030TCU BECMG 0319/0321 19006KT BECMG 0406/0408 20012KT TEMPO 0408/0412 21015G25KTDecode METAR for EDDF
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Frankfurt Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EDDF. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EDDF. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Frankfurt. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Frankfurt Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Frankfurt Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EDDF include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Frankfurt Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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