Gießen Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 16h 1m 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 Gießen Airfield
Gießen Airfield is a small airport in Gießen, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Pohlheim Airfield (DE-0161), about 4.3 nm to the s.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
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 |
| EDGG | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEA 008 | 489 ft | 1,526 ft | — |
| WEA 007 | 489 ft | 1,499 ft | — |
| WEA 006 | 489 ft | 1,568 ft | — |
| WEA 005 | 489 ft | 1,483 ft | — |
| WEA05 | 456 ft | 1,214 ft | — |
| WEA04 | 456 ft | 1,181 ft | — |
| WEA03 | 456 ft | 1,204 ft | — |
| WEA01 | 456 ft | 1,155 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gießen Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gießen Airfield located?
Gießen Airfield is small airport located in Gießen, Germany, at an elevation of 540 ft (165 m).
What time zone is Gießen Airfield in?
Gießen Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Gießen Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Gießen Airfield 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 Gießen Airfield?
The nearest airport to Gießen Airfield is Pohlheim Airfield (DE-0161), about 4.3 nm to the s, followed by Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield and Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Gießen Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.