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Medium airport

Bielefeld Airport

IATA BFEICAO EDLI🇩🇪 Bielefeld
Coordinates
51.9647°N, 8.5444°E
Elevation
454 ft (138 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:37
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
21:41
Civil dusk
22:27

About 16h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bielefeld Airport

Bielefeld Airport

Der Flugplatz Bielefeld ist ein Verkehrslandeplatz in Bielefeld. Er liegt rund 7 Kilometer südlich der Bielefelder Innenstadt im Stadtbezirk Senne und wird von der Flughafen Bielefeld GmbH betrieben.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced4,121 ft / 1,256 m66 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information129.875 MHz
InfoBielefeld Radio118.355 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
LFA 3 NORDHESSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ED-R203A TRA-MUENSTERLAND MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL150

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Fernmeldeturm Hünenburg564 ft1,033 ft
Obstacle558 ft269 ft
Obstacle558 ft223 ft
Obstacle558 ft233 ft
Obstacle489 ft308 ft
Obstacle397 ft305 ft
Obstacle394 ft381 ft
Obstacle387 ft308 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bielefeld Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bielefeld Airport?

The ICAO code for Bielefeld Airport is EDLI, and its IATA code is BFE.

Where is Bielefeld Airport located?

Bielefeld Airport is medium airport located in Bielefeld, Germany, at an elevation of 454 ft (138 m).

How many runways does Bielefeld Airport have?

Bielefeld Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,121 ft / 1,256 m.

What time zone is Bielefeld Airport in?

Bielefeld Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bielefeld Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bielefeld Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bielefeld Airport?

The nearest airport to Bielefeld Airport is Oerlinghausen Airfield (EDLO), about 4.8 nm to the ese, followed by Westerenger Airfield and Detmold Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bielefeld Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.