Hamburg Airport (EDDT)

Hamburg, Germany · Europe

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

EDDT

IATA

TXL

City

Hamburg

Country

Germany

Region

Europe

Elevation

53 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

53.6304, 9.9882

Overview

Northern Germany hub with Airbus manufacturing facility. Maritime weather from the North Sea.

Current Weather at EDDT

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.

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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 EDDT. 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 EDDT. 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 EDDT include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

Training Availability

Flight Training Available

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