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 181020Z AUTO 27013KT 230V300 9999 SCT024 OVC030 18/12 Q1011 TEMPO 28015G25KTWind 270° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF EDDH 180500Z 1806/1912 29011KT 9999 BKN030 BECMG 1808/1811 29015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 1811/1816 29020G30KT BECMG 1817/1819 29010KT BECMG 1821/1824 23007KT PROB30 TEMPO 1905/1912 28015G30KT 4000 TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 1907/1909 29010KTDecode 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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.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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