Cologne Bonn Airport (EDDK)
Cologne, Germany · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EDDK
IATA
CGN
City
Cologne
Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Elevation
302 ft
Runways
3 runways
Coordinates
50.8659, 7.1427
Overview
Rhine area airport and Eurowings base. UPS European hub with 24-hour cargo operations.
Current Weather at EDDK
Pilots flying into or out of Cologne Bonn 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.
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Cologne Bonn Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EDDK. 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 EDDK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Cologne. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Cologne Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EDDK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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