Höpen Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 16h 31m 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 Höpen Airfield
Höpen Airfield is a glider airfield near the town of Schneverdingen in Lower Saxony, Germany. It supports glider flying with no commercial aviation at the field.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(4)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| EDWW | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
| LFA 5 HAMBURG / BREMEN | Special use | Type 25 | 250 ft GND | 500 ft GND |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoffer | 489 ft | 144 ft | — |
| Lange Anna | 489 ft | 236 ft | — |
| Förenkamp | 489 ft | 187 ft | — |
| Kuhlkamp | 489 ft | 148 ft | — |
| Christoph | 489 ft | 154 ft | — |
| K. Frich | 489 ft | 184 ft | — |
| Kasten | 489 ft | 171 ft | — |
| Aeolus | 489 ft | 141 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Höpen Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Höpen Airfield located?
Höpen Airfield is small airport located in Schneverdingen, Germany, at an elevation of 275 ft (84 m).
What time zone is Höpen Airfield in?
Höpen Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Höpen Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Höpen Airfield is approximately 4.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Höpen Airfield?
The nearest airport to Höpen Airfield is Lauenbrück Airfield (EDHU), about 8.8 nm to the wnw, followed by Wenzendorf Airfield and Holtorfsloh Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Höpen Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.