Cologne Bonn Airport
Overview
Cologne Bonn Airport is a large airport serving the Köln (Cologne) region, at a field elevation of 302 ft (92 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:31Z
- Sunset 17:11Z
- 11h 40m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR EDDK 010350Z AUTO 11003KT 050V150 9999 -RA NSC 19/15 Q1019 NOSIG
TAF EDDK 302300Z 0100/0206 12005KT 9999 BKN045 TEMPO 0100/0108 24006KT SHRA SCT014 BKN040CB TEMPO 0108/0113 3000 +RA BKN012 BECMG 0110/0112 33005KT TEMPO 0113/0122 RA BECMG 0121/0124 VRB03KT PROB30 TEMPO 0202/0206 2500 BR BKN003
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 13L is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 1 kt from the left
- Headwind — 3 kt headwind component on 13L
- Runway — 12,516 ft available × 197 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 656 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0108 24006KT SHRA SCT014 BKN040CB · TEMPO 0108/0113 3000 +RA BKN012
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 13L.
- TEMPOTemporarily 08:00Z–13:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13L below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 1,200 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0108/0113 3000 +RA BKN012 - TEMPOTemporarily 02:00Z–06:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 13L below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 300 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1.55 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0202/0206 2500 BR BKN003 - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–08:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 13L.
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0108 24006KT SHRA SCT014 BKN040CB - TEMPOTemporarily 13:00Z–22:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 13L.
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0113/0122 RA
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Bonn-Hangelar Airfield (EDKB)6 nm S · Bonn · 197 ft elev
- Leverkusen Airfield (EDKL)10 nm NNW · Leverkusen · 157 ft elev
- Lindlar Glider Field (DE-0192)12 nm NE · Lindlar · 1,055 ft elev
- Weilerswist UL (DE-0240)14 nm SW · Weilerswist · 446 ft elev
Nearest listed airports within 300 nm with current flight category — confirm fuel, customs and hours before filing as an alternate.
Derived from NOAA METAR/TAF · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Executive Jet Facilities
No private FBO or executive terminal listings found nearby yet.
Runways
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 12,516 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 06/24 | 8,067 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes | Open |
| 13R/31L | 6,112 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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