Stuttgart Airport (EDDS)
Stuttgart, Germany · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
EDDS
IATA
STR
City
Stuttgart
Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Elevation
1,276 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
48.6899, 9.2219
Overview
Swabian hub near Porsche and Mercedes headquarters. Black Forest terrain on approaches.
Current Weather at EDDS
Pilots flying into or out of Stuttgart 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 EDDS 181020Z AUTO 12002KT 9999 -SHRA SCT044 FEW///TCU 23/15 Q1016 TEMPO SHRAWind 120° at 2 kt — likely active runway near heading 12
Current TAF
TAF EDDS 180500Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT 9999 FEW040 BECMG 1806/1808 27006KT PROB30 TEMPO 1810/1816 28020G30KT TSRAGR BKN045CB BECMG 1819/1821 VRB03KT TEMPO 1904/1906 35015G25KT TSRA BKN030CBDecode METAR for EDDS
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Stuttgart Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EDDS. 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 EDDS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Stuttgart. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EDDS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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