Runways
3 RWY, 3815m/12516ft 3 Runways, longest: 3815m/12516ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck · 0500-2100 LT
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↓ 8 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
230° · 8 kt
Temperature
15°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
3300 BKN
2-Hour Trend
Temporary (TEMPO)
[NSW]
→ No Significant Weather (NSW)
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2400ft
BKN 3300ft
BKN 4400ft
METAR: 39 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | →L 1 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 31 | →L 8 kt | 1 kt ↑ |
| 13 | ←R 8 kt | 1 kt ↓ |
| 06 | ←R 1 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 10:00Z
VFR
[19007KT 9999 BKN030]
190° 7 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
10:00Z → 17:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 26010KT 9999 BKN030]
Becoming (BECMG)
260° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
11:00Z → 19:00Z
VFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 28015KT SHRA BKN030]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
280° 15 kt · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Broken (BKN) 3000ft TCU
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
17:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG VRB03KT 9999 BKN030]
Becoming (BECMG)
Variable (VRB) 3 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
Tomorrow 06:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 18010KT 9999 BKN030]
Becoming (BECMG)
180° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 3000ft
METAR EDDK 050950Z AUTO 23008KT 200V260 9999 SHRA FEW024 BKN033 BKN044 FEW///TCU 15/11 Q1013 TEMPO NSW TAF EDDK 050500Z 0506/0612 19007KT 9999 BKN030 BECMG 0510/0513 26010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0511/0519 28015KT SHRA BKN030TCU BECMG 0517/0519 VRB03KT BECMG 0606/0609 18010KT
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Pilot Comments for EDDK
Johannes
Last update 2021-08-02: For two IFR approaches with low approach, EDDK was OK.
PPR for the IFR approaches on the day of flight had to be obtained in advance via the watch supervisor in Langen. Because other flight schools had already reserved capacity, we had to reschedule our flight.
Controllers and Tower were very friendly and helpful. As a slow 100 kt aircraft, we were vectored onto the approach just before the FAF. "Best forward speed" makes the controllers happy.
Between approaches a "visual break" is offered, which eases the workload for approach control and is therefore appreciated if accepted. For the approach to 14L, that meant turning left before the threshold and proceeding to Wipper VOR (essentially a tighter variant of SID WYP5F).
Landing was unfortunately prohibitively expensive.
Overall, an experience you do once for the EDDK experience. For regular IFR training, other airfields with higher training value are more suitable.
AirfieldBot
IFR and VFR operations are possible at EDDK, with friendly and professional ATC consistently highlighted. IFR approaches may require PPR on the day of flight, coordinated via Langen; capacity can be limited due to other bookings. Visual breaks between approaches are encouraged for training. VFR PPR can be obtained by email to the Verkehrszentrale. No ultralight aircraft are permitted.
Fees for non-commercial GA are high, with single-visit totals for landing, handling, parking, and related charges typically ranging from about €170 to €400 for short stays; overnight or multi-day parking can exceed €600 in some cases. Example: total charges about €250–€300 for a short stop including handling and parking; another example: fees, handling, and overnight parking about €400. Night landings or late arrivals incur significantly higher fees. Avgas is not available.
Ground handling is provided by BAC Cologne (ops@bac-cologne.com), with mandatory bus or van transfers between aircraft and the GAT/terminal area; walking access to the apron is not possible. The GAT is located outside the main airport area, requiring all passengers and crew to use shuttle transport. Follow-me service is standard to parking stands; pushback may be mandatory even when aprons appear empty, especially on certain stands.
Facilities at the GAT include a lounge, basic refreshments (coffee), and a flight planning room with internet access. Car hire can be arranged for delivery to the GAT; transfer times from landing to car keys are reported as efficient (as little as 12 minutes). Security procedures are thorough, with full scans for returning crew and passengers.
Access to downtown Cologne is convenient: after passport control at the crew facility, it takes about two minutes on foot to reach the train station, with rapid connections into the city.
Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM for operational details. EDDK offers efficient service and excellent ATC but is not cost-effective for routine GA use due to high fees and mandatory handling.