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Pohlheim Airfield

ICAO DE-0161🇩🇪 Pohlheim
Coordinates
50.5322°N, 8.7334°E
Elevation
787 ft (240 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:16
Sunrise
07:49
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
19:06

About 10h 44m 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 Pohlheim Airfield

Pohlheim Airfield is a small airport in Pohlheim, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 787 ft (240 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Gießen Airfield (DE-0145), about 4.3 nm to the n.

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

Services
FlugausbildungRundflüge

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

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
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.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft1,447 ft—
Obstacle656 ft1,437 ft—
Sender Gießen (Dünsberg)354 ft1,608 ft—
Obstacle230 ft509 ft—
Windrad—1,250 ft—
Windrad—1,243 ft—
Nordex N-117—1,283 ft—
Obstacle—1,119 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Pohlheim Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pohlheim Airfield located?

Pohlheim Airfield is small airport located in Pohlheim, Germany, at an elevation of 787 ft (240 m).

What time zone is Pohlheim Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Pohlheim Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Pohlheim 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 Pohlheim Airfield?

The nearest airport to Pohlheim Airfield is Gießen Airfield (DE-0145), about 4.3 nm to the n, followed by Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield and Gießen-Reiskirchen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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