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Small airport

Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field

ICAO DE-0178🇩🇪 Düsseldorf
Coordinates
51.2649°N, 6.8539°E
Elevation
370 ft (113 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:49
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:45
Civil dusk
22:29

About 16h 11m 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 Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field

Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field

Das Segelfluggelände Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap ist ein Segelfluggelände am Stadtrand von Düsseldorf (Nordrhein-Westfalen). Es befindet sich zwischen dem Aaper Wald im Westen und dem Stadtteil Knittkuhl im Osten.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 30984 ft / 300 m197 ftGrasUnlitOpen
26820 ft / 250 m197 ftGrasUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RADIOWolfsaap Glider118.210 MHz

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DUESSELDORFClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
DUESSELDORFClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL100
DUESSELDORFClass CTMAFL085FL100
DUESSELDORF/KOELN-BONNClass CTMAFL065FL100
CTR DUESSELDORFClass DCTRGND2500 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
DUESSELDORFClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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
Rheinturm587 ft115 ft
Fernmeldeturm Mülheim-Speldorf518 ft292 ft
Obstacle495 ft180 ft
Obstacle459 ft545 ft
Obstacle453 ft525 ft
Obstacle453 ft157 ft
Funkmeldeturm Witzhelden446 ft771 ft
Obstacle427 ft92 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field.

Official site Wikipedia Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇩🇪 More airports in Germany📘 Flying in Germany: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

Where is Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field located?

Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field is small airport located in Düsseldorf, Germany, at an elevation of 370 ft (113 m).

How many runways does Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field have?

Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field has 2 runways, the longest being 984 ft / 300 m.

What time zone is Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field in?

Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 3.6 nm to the wnw, followed by Meiersberg Airfield and Essen-Mülheim Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Düsseldorf-Wolfsaap Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.