Düsseldorf Airport
Overview
Düsseldorf Airport is a large airport serving the Düsseldorf region, at a field elevation of 147 ft (45 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
- Sunrise 05:32Z
- Sunset 17:12Z
- 11h 40m of daylight
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
Weather impact score
VFR arrival unavailable in these conditions.
IFR approach near minima — carry extra fuel and a solid alternate.
- Visibility: 2.8 sm — IFR
- Heavy or showery rain: Standing water and hydroplaning risk
- Fog / mist: Rapidly changing visibility
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
METAR EDDL 010350Z AUTO 15008KT 4500 +SHRA BR FEW035 BKN046 BKN///TCU 19/17 Q1018 TEMPO 8000 NSW
TAF EDDL 302300Z 0100/0206 VRB02KT 9999 BKN045 TEMPO 0100/0106 24006KT SHRA SCT010 BKN030CB BECMG 0101/0104 16007KT PROB30 TEMPO 0106/0112 4000 +RA BKN014 BECMG 0108/0110 26006KT PROB30 TEMPO 0115/0120 3000 RA BKN014 BECMG 0200/0203 20003KT PROB30 TEMPO 0203/0206 2500 BR BKN005
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Departure on runway 05R is workable — brief the items flagged below.
- Crosswind — 8 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 1 kt tailwind on 05R — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 9,842 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 498 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0100/0106 24006KT SHRA SCT010 BKN030CB · BECMG 0101/0104 16007KT
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
4,600 ft ceiling and 2.8 sm visibility support a RNAV (GPS) LNAV to RWY 05R.
- TEMPOTemporarily 03:00Z–06:00ZMarginal
Would leave LNAV minima marginal on RWY 05R — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 500 ft vs 500 ft minimum
- Visibility 1.55 sm vs 1 sm minimum
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0203/0206 2500 BR BKN005 - TEMPOTemporarily 00:00Z–06:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of LNAV minima on RWY 05R.
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0100/0106 24006KT SHRA SCT010 BKN030CB - TEMPOTemporarily 06:00Z–12:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of LNAV minima on RWY 05R.
- Ceiling 1,400 ft vs 500 ft minimum
- Visibility 2.49 sm vs 1 sm minimum
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0106/0112 4000 +RA BKN014 - TEMPOTemporarily 15:00Z–20:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of LNAV minima on RWY 05R.
- Ceiling 1,400 ft vs 500 ft minimum
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 1 sm minimum
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0115/0120 3000 RA BKN014
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
- Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field (DE-0178)4 nm ESE · Düsseldorf · 370 ft elevNo METAR
- Meiersberg Airfield (DE-0204)7 nm E · Heiligenhaus · 520 ft elevNo METAR
- Krefeld-Egelsberg Airfield (EDLK)9 nm NW · Krefeld · 141 ft elevNo METAR
- Essen-Mülheim Airport (EDLE/ESS)9 nm NE · Essen · 424 ft elevNo METAR
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05R/23L | 9,842 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes | Open |
| 05L/23R | 8,858 ft | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes | Open |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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