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Bitterfeld Balloonport

ICAO DE-0351🇩🇪 Bitterfeld
Coordinates
51.6247°N, 12.2946°E
Elevation
256 ft (78 m)
Type
Balloonport
Region
DE-ST
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.8° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:58
Sunrise
07:32
Sunset
18:24
Civil dusk
18:58

About 10h 52m 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 Bitterfeld Balloonport

Bitterfeld Balloonport is a balloonport in Bitterfeld, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 256 ft (78 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Renneritz Airfield (EDOX), about 2.8 nm to the sw.

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.

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LEIPZIG (HX-EAST)Class DTMA5500 ft MSLFL075
LEIPZIGClass DTMA5500 ft MSLFL075
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
TMZ-EDDP XPDR A4404Class ETMZFL075FL100
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ROITZSCHJORA NORDSpecial useGliding sector5500 ft MSLFL075

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NOVEMBER16.2 nm218°Compulsory
NOVEMBER210 nm197°Compulsory
SIERRA216.2 nm194°Compulsory

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
Obstacle194 ft295 ft—
Obstacle194 ft302 ft—
Obstacle—374 ft—
Obstacle—331 ft—
Obstacle—364 ft—
Obstacle—361 ft—
Obstacle—344 ft—
Obstacle—328 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bitterfeld Balloonport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bitterfeld Balloonport located?

Bitterfeld Balloonport is balloonport located in Bitterfeld, Germany, at an elevation of 256 ft (78 m).

What time zone is Bitterfeld Balloonport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bitterfeld Balloonport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bitterfeld Balloonport is approximately 4.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bitterfeld Balloonport?

The nearest airport to Bitterfeld Balloonport is Renneritz Airfield (EDOX), about 2.8 nm to the sw, followed by Brodau Cropduster Strip and Roitzschjora Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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