Düsseldorf Airport

EDDL / DUS

Düsseldorf, DE

Last Updated
May 14, 23:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 33 min ago
23:20Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
2 kt
80°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1001 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDL 142320Z AUTO 08002KT 9999 FEW024 05/04 Q1001 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 147 ft
FEW 2,400 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
2,400 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,547 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Düsseldorf Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 2,400 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (80°) at 2 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 2,400 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 5°C (41°F) with a dewpoint of 4°C. The temperature-dewpoint spread is very narrow, indicating saturated or near-saturated air. Fog formation or low cloud development is likely.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Showers Rain, Mist. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with Mist between 03:00Z and 07:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast with Showers Rain between 11:00Z and 19:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1001 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (147 ft)
Pressure Alt
515 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -650 ft
ISA Deviation: -9.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF EDDL 141700Z 1418/1524 33006KT 9999 BKN025 TEMPO 1418/1420 SHRA BKN015CB BECMG 1418/1421 VRB03KT PROB30 TEMPO 1503/1507 3000 BR BKN007 BECMG 1507/1510 28008KT TEMPO 1511/1519 SHRA BKN015CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:53Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 330° 6 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
03:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 700 ft
Mist
07:00Z BECMG
+8h
VFR 280° 8 kt
11:00Z TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDL
05L ✈️
23R
05R ✈️
23L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05L/23R
Active: 05L
8,858 ft 148 ft CON 53°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
✈️ 05R/23L
Active: 05R
9,842 ft 148 ft CON 53°
1.7 kt 1.0 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDL

11,151 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
68.4%
MVFR
20%
IFR
8.2%
LIFR
3.4%

Düsseldorf Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 68.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 11.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 8.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 28°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 8.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.3%
NE
9.9%
E
4.8%
SE
21.9%
S
25%
SW
15.2%
W
9.1%
NW
4.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.7°C
Range: -9°C to 28°C
-9°C 28°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

April March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05L/23R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt
Runway 05R/23L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.7 kt

Statistics computed from 11,151 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Düsseldorf Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDL
IATA Code: DUS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 147 ft MSL

Location

City: Düsseldorf
Country: DE
Latitude: 51.289501°
Longitude: 6.766780°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05L/23R
Length: 8,858 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 05R/23L
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Düsseldorf Airport

Overview

Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL) is a major international airport serving the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. Located at 51.289501, 6.766780, the airport sits at an elevation of 147 ft mean sea level. As a large airport, it provides critical air transportation infrastructure for the Düsseldorf metropolitan area and surrounding regions.

Flying Conditions

The airport's low elevation of 147 ft MSL suggests relatively mild terrain conditions for approach and departure. With two substantial concrete runways (05L/23R at 8,858 ft and 05R/23L at 9,842 ft), the airport offers significant operational flexibility in various weather conditions. Pilots should anticipate typical temperate maritime climate characteristics common to western Germany.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways oriented approximately 050/230 degrees, providing multiple approach options depending on wind conditions. Both runways are concrete-surfaced and offer substantial length, with the longer 05R/23L runway exceeding 9,800 ft, which accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and sizes. The airport's geographic location suggests potential for complex local wind patterns typical of urban and river valley environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway selection will likely depend on prevailing wind direction, with the parallel 05/23 configuration allowing for optimal wind alignment. The substantial runway lengths (8,858 ft and 9,842 ft) provide generous margins for most commercial and cargo aircraft operations. Pilots should prepare for potential wind shear or turbulence typical of the region's geographical characteristics.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.