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Saarbrücken Airport
Saarbrücken, DE
Overview
Saarbrücken Airport is a medium airport serving the Saarbrücken region, at a field elevation of 1,058 ft (322 m) AMSL. Executive jet operators can coordinate handling, fuel, slots and customs through the listed FBOs at this airport.
Crew Briefing
Field elevation
1,058 ft
322 m AMSL
Position (FMS entry)
49°12.87'N 007°06.58'E
49.21455, 7.10973
Daylight today (UTC)
- Sunrise 05:30Z
- Sunset 17:12Z
- 11h 42m of daylight
Codes & service
ICAO / GPSEDDR
RegionDE-SL
Airline serviceScheduled
Reference only — verify against current AIP, NOTAMs and charts before flight.
Live Weather
VFR
Weather impact score
VFR approach
Low risk90/ 100
VFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
IFR approach
Low risk90/ 100
IFR arrival straightforward with current conditions.
Ceiling
None reported
Visibility
6 sm
Runway wind
3 kt
Primary risk drivers
- TAF trend: Forecast contains deteriorating TEMPO/BECMG groups
Wind
200° / 3 kt
Visibility
6+ sm
Temp / Dew
18° / 16°C
Altimeter
30.15 inHg / 1021 hPa
METAR · 01 04:00Z
METAR EDDR 010350Z AUTO 20003KT 9999 -RA NSC 18/16 Q1021 NOSIG
TAF · issued 30 23:00Z
TAF EDDR 302300Z 0100/0124 20006KT 9999 BKN040 TEMPO 0108/0118 RA PROB40 TEMPO 0111/0115 3000 SHRA BKN010CB BECMG 0112/0115 28006KT BECMG 0115/0118 BKN010 TEMPO 0118/0124 2000 BR BKN005
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · advisory only — brief official sources before flight
Departure / Arrival Briefing
Runway in use at EDDR
Departure from Saarbrücken Airport (EDDR)
Departure on runway 08 is workable — brief the items flagged below.
Headwind
1 kt tail
Crosswind
3 kt R
Ceiling
No BKN/OVC
Density alt
1,405 ft
- Crosswind — 3 kt from the right
- Tailwind — 1 kt tailwind on 08 — check takeoff tailwind limits
- Runway — 6,562 ft available × 148 ft · lighted
- Density altitude — 1,405 ft — near standard performance
- Forecast change — TEMPO 0108/0118 RA · PROB40
Switch runway configuration
Selecting a runway instantly re-runs the METAR/TAF summary, wind components and approach minima for that configuration.
Approach minima summary
no reported ceiling and 6 sm visibility support a Visual / circling to RWY 08.
Runway · recommended approachCeiling / vis minimaStatus
RWY 08 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
RWY 26 — Visual / circling
VMC, field in sight
1000 ft / 3 sm
Above minima
Visual
1000 ft / 3 sm
LNAV
500 ft / 1 sm
LPV
250 ft / 0.75 sm
ILS CAT I
200 ft / 0.5 sm
METAR → TAF changes affecting RWY 08
- TEMPOTemporarily 11:00Z–15:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 08 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Visibility 1.86 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather SHRA
TEMPO 0111/0115 3000 SHRA BKN010CB - TEMPOTemporarily 18:00Z–24:00ZBelow minima
Would put RWY 08 below Visual minima — a diversion or hold would be required.
- Ceiling 500 ft vs 1000 ft minimum (below)
- Visibility 1.24 sm vs 3 sm minimum (below)
- Weather BR
TEMPO 0118/0124 2000 BR BKN005 - BECMGBecoming 15:00Z–18:00ZMarginal
Would leave Visual minima marginal on RWY 08 — carry alternate fuel.
- Ceiling 1,000 ft vs 1000 ft minimum
BECMG 0115/0118 BKN010 - TEMPOTemporarily 08:00Z–18:00ZAbove minima
Stays clear of Visual minima on RWY 08.
- Weather RA
TEMPO 0108/0118 RA
Generic minima ladder inferred from runway length, lighting and the latest METAR/TAF — not procedure-specific. Always brief the published approach plate.
Alternates near Saarbrücken Airport (EDDR)
- Sarreguemines Neunkirch Airfield (LFGU)5 nm S · 853 ft elevNo METAR
- ULM HIGHLANDER Airfield (FR-1065)7 nm SW · 1,033 ft elevNo METAR
- Bexbach Glider Field (EDRX)9 nm NE · BexbachNo METAR
- L'oiseau Blanc Achen Airfield (FR-0848)10 nm SSE · 980 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
Facility Details
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Saarbrücken, DE
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Executive Jet Facilities
6 on site
Saarbrücken Airport
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Balthasar-Goldstein-Straße 20, 66131 Saarbrücken, Germany
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Balthasar-Goldstein-Straße 20, 66131 Saarbrücken, Germany
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Longest open runway: 6,562 ft (2,000 m)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lit | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,562 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 08L/26R | 1,788 ft | 164 ft | Grass | No | Closed |
Source: OurAirports public dataset
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