Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0800-1500 UTC; or PPR (72h min); See AIP
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: Truck · On request
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 18 kt
→L 3 kt
Wind
240° · 18 kt
Temperature
9°C
Dew point
6°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1011 hPa
Ceiling
3100 BKN
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2600ft
BKN 3100ft
METAR: 22 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | →L 3 kt | 18 kt ↑ |
| 07 | ←R 3 kt | 18 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 10:00Z
VFR
[21020G30KT 9999 BKN030]
210° 20 kt G30 · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
10:00Z → 15:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 23015G25KT 9999 BKN030]
Becoming (BECMG)
230° 15 kt G25 · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
10:00Z → 13:00Z
[TEMPO RA]
Temporary (TEMPO)
Rain (RA)
METAR EDBC 241120Z AUTO 24018KT 9999 -RA FEW026 BKN031 09/06 Q1011 TAF EDBC 240500Z 2406/2415 21020G30KT 9999 BKN030 BECMG 2410/2413 23015G25KT TEMPO 2410/2413 RA
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AirfieldBot
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.