Hamburg Airport (EDDH)
Hamburg, Germany · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EDDH
IATA
HAM
City
Hamburg
Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Elevation
53 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
53.6304, 9.9882
Overview
Northern Germany hub near Airbus A320 family final assembly line. Maritime North Sea weather.
Current Weather at EDDH
Pilots flying into or out of Hamburg 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 EDDH 030850Z AUTO 24011KT 210V290 9999 BKN018 BKN024 OVC031 16/13 Q1006 NOSIGWind 240° at 11 kt — likely active runway near heading 24
Current TAF
TAF EDDH 030500Z 0306/0412 24008KT 9999 BKN012 BECMG 0306/0308 SCT025 TEMPO 0312/0319 23015G25KT SHRA BKN020CB PROB30 TEMPO 0313/0318 TSRA BECMG 0320/0322 18006KT BECMG 0407/0409 20012KT TEMPO 0409/0412 20015G25KT SHRA BKN015CBDecode METAR for EDDH
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Hamburg Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EDDH. 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 EDDH. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Hamburg. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Hamburg 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 Hamburg Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EDDH 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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
Hamburg Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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