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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Fichtelbrunn Airfield

ICAO DE-0078🇩🇪 Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg
Coordinates
49.4982°N, 11.6595°E
Elevation
1,641 ft (500 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:56
Sunrise
06:30
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:33

About 13h 30m 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 Fichtelbrunn Airfield

Fichtelbrunn Airfield is a small airport in Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 1,641 ft (500 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Rammertshof Amberg Airfield (DE-0063), about 6.9 nm to the ese.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Services & operations

Ground handler / FBO
Luftsportgruppe Sulzbach-Rosenberg e.V.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUERNBERGClass DTMA5500 ft MSLFL075
BAYREUTHClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
TMZ-EDDN XPDR A4404Class ETMZFL075FL100
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
POPPERGSpecial useGliding sector5500 ft MSLFL075
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
WHISKEY2.8 nm319°On request
SIERRA112.1 nm068°Compulsory
FREIHOLS QUARRY14.7 nm114°Compulsory
SIERRA215.8 nm051°On request
OSCAR18.3 nm283°Compulsory
FOXTROT18.8 nm253°Compulsory
PARSBERG19.3 nm171°Compulsory
PLANT19.3 nm205°Compulsory
ECHO19.4 nm049°Compulsory
NOVEMBER119.6 nm353°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft1,867 ft
WEA 2656 ft1,965 ft
WEA 1656 ft1,936 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,722 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,752 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,860 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,752 ft
WEA 3656 ft1,985 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fichtelbrunn Airfield.

Official site Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fichtelbrunn Airfield located?

Fichtelbrunn Airfield is small airport located in Neukirchen bei Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, at an elevation of 1,641 ft (500 m).

What time zone is Fichtelbrunn Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fichtelbrunn Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fichtelbrunn Airfield is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fichtelbrunn Airfield?

The nearest airport to Fichtelbrunn Airfield is Rammertshof Amberg Airfield (DE-0063), about 6.9 nm to the ese, followed by Hersbruck Airfield and Vilseck Army Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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