Bremen Airport

EDDW / BRE

Bremen, DE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 19:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
19:20Z

🌇 Dusk
IFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
12 kt
270°
4.4 km
Visibility
2,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1020 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDDW 041920Z AUTO 27012KT 4400 -RADZ BR FEW012 BKN023 BKN035 17/15 Q1020 BECMG 9999

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 14 ft
FEW 1,200 ft AGL
BKN 2,300 ft AGL
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,214 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,314 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,514 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Bremen Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 2,300 feet and 4.4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 12 knots. Runway 27 is favored with a 12-knot headwind and 0-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4.4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 2300 feet AGL (broken), placing conditions in the MVFR category.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 15°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 24 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: RADZ, Showers Rain. There is a 30% probability of MVFR conditions between 18:00Z and 20:00Z. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 00:00Z and 09:00Z. There is a 30% probability of IFR conditions with RADZ between 00:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours.

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

QNH
1020 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1020 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (14 ft)
Pressure Alt
-189 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 54 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF EDDW 041700Z 0418/0518 29011KT 9999 SCT012 BKN020 PROB30 TEMPO 0418/0420 BKN014 TEMPO 0500/0509 BKN012 PROB30 TEMPO 0500/0504 4000 RADZ PROB30 TEMPO 0502/0507 BKN008 PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0511 SHRA BKN015TCU PROB30 TEMPO 0511/0515 30015G25KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:49Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 11 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
00:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR
Ceiling: 1,200 ft
00:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
RADZ
02:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Ceiling: 800 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DDW
05
23 ✈️
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
2,297 ft 75 ft ASP 52°
9.2 kt 7.7 kt
40° angle
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
8,642 ft 148 ft ASP 88°
12.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - EDDW

13,468 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
60.8%
MVFR
20.1%
IFR
11.5%
LIFR
7.6%

Bremen Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 60.8% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 19.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 8.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 0.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
18.5%
N
5.2%
S
14.6%
W
14.6%
NE
6.9%
NW
7%
SE
15.5%
SW
17.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.8°C
Range: -13°C to 37°C
-13°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.7%

Best Months for VFR

June May September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt
Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.6 kt

Statistics computed from 13,468 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bremen Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDDW
IATA Code: BRE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 14 ft MSL

Location

City: Bremen
Country: DE
Latitude: 53.046786°
Longitude: 8.789320°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 2,297 ft
Width: 75 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09/27
Length: 8,642 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bremen Airport

Overview

Bremen Airport serves northern Germany as a medium-sized airport located in the city of Bremen. Situated at 14 feet above mean sea level with coordinates 53.046786, 8.789320, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region. Its two asphalted runways (05/23 at 2297ft and 09/27 at 8642ft) support diverse aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

Pilots should expect highly variable weather conditions, with visual flight rules (VFR) conditions prevalent 53.3% of the time. Marginal VFR occurs 23% of observations, while instrument conditions (IFR/LIFR) account for nearly 24% of weather scenarios. Temperature ranges dramatically from -13°C to 28°C, with an average of 7.1°C, suggesting significant seasonal temperature variations.

Notable Features

The airport's wind characteristics are consistently southwest-oriented, with prevailing winds at 225° and an average speed of 8.4 knots. Both runways demonstrate excellent wind alignment, showing 100% favorable wind conditions. The maximum recorded wind speed is 25 knots, with calm conditions extremely rare at only 0.1% of observations.

Approach Considerations

September, October, and December represent the most favorable VFR months for operations. Average crosswind components remain manageable at 4.5 knots for runway 05/23 and 4.8 knots for runway 09/27. Visibility typically exceeds 10 statute miles, with fog present in only 7.4% of observations, generally providing good approach conditions.

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
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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.