Magdeburg/Cochstedt Airport (EDBC)
IFRHecklingen, Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0800-1500 LT; or PPR (Summer)
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: on request
Runways
1 RWY, 2500m/8202ft 1 Runway, longest: 2500m/8202ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m
8202ft
8202ft
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m/8202ft
2500m/8202ft
Strength
100/F/A/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Fuel truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 11 kt
←R 9 kt
Wind
290° · 14 kt
Temperature
6°C
Dew point
5°C
Visibility
7km
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
600 OVC
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
OVC 600ft
METAR: 19 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ←R 9 kt | 11 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 9 kt | 11 kt ↓ |
Fri 18:00Z → Fri 21:00Z
VFR
[VRB03KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR EDBC 200450Z AUTO 29014KT 7000 DZ OVC006 06/05 Q1015 TAF EDBC 171700Z 1718/1721 VRB03KT CAVOK
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Magdeburg-Cochstedt offers a large airfield with full airport infrastructure and a 3000 m+ runway. The airport is suitable for IFR and night flight training. On weekends, the control zone is inactive and only information service is available. Intersection takeoff is reportedly not permitted. Security procedures require passing through a metal detector to access the bistro, which is located outside the secure area. Magdeburg city is approximately 30 km away.
Personnel at the tower, apron, fire service, and restaurant are described as very friendly and helpful. Support for night flying and training is highlighted positively, and there is mention of a guesthouse on site. Lande fees are described as very low; Example: landing fee about €15.
Some reports mention issues with communication or lack of response from airport staff, and there have been instances of aerobatic activity without radio contact affecting departures. Procedures may vary; see AIP/NOTAM.