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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↓ 7 kt
←R 8 kt
Wind
300° · 11 kt
Temperature
8°C
Dew point
6°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1017 hPa
Ceiling
1200 BKN
Potential hazards:
Rapidly varying wind direction reported.
260V320
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 1000ft
BKN 1200ft
OVC 1500ft
METAR: 34 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ←R 8 kt | 7 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 8 kt | 7 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 192150Z AUTO 30011KT 260V320 9999 SCT010 BKN012 OVC015 08/06 Q1017 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.