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Köln-Sülz Balloonport

ICAO DE-0448🇩🇪 Köln (Cologne)
Coordinates
50.9130°N, 6.8963°E
Elevation
177 ft (54 m)
Type
Balloonport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:21
Sunrise
07:54
Sunset
18:44
Civil dusk
19:17

About 10h 50m 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 Köln-Sülz Balloonport

Köln-Sülz Balloonport is a balloonport in Köln (Cologne), Germany. It sits at an elevation of 177 ft (54 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Leverkusen Airfield (EDKL), about 7.4 nm to the ne.

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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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(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DUESSELDORF/KOELN-BONNClass CTMAFL065FL100
KOELN-BONNClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL100
KOELN-BONNClass CTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
KOELN-BONNClass CTMA2500 ft MSLFL100
KOELNClass DTMA1500 ft MSL2500 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
DUESSELDORFClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
KOELN-NORD BSpecial useGliding sector2500 ft MSLFL065

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
KILO23.7 nm102°Compulsory
KILO15 nm358°Compulsory
NOVEMBER29.8 nm095°Compulsory
SIERRA210 nm118°Compulsory
SIERRA110.9 nm142°Compulsory
NOVEMBER111.1 nm077°Compulsory
ECHO212.4 nm105°On request
NOVEMBER12.5 nm263°Compulsory
SIERRA14.2 nm344°Compulsory
SIERRA14.3 nm226°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
Obstacle873 ft154 ft—
Kühlturm Block K656 ft367 ft—
Obstacle581 ft135 ft—
Block G568 ft348 ft—
Block F568 ft361 ft—
Block K564 ft449 ft—
Obstacle564 ft358 ft—
Obstacle564 ft348 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Köln-Sülz Balloonport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Köln-Sülz Balloonport located?

Köln-Sülz Balloonport is balloonport located in Köln (Cologne), Germany, at an elevation of 177 ft (54 m).

What time zone is Köln-Sülz Balloonport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Köln-Sülz Balloonport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Köln-Sülz Balloonport 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 Köln-Sülz Balloonport?

The nearest airport to Köln-Sülz Balloonport is Leverkusen Airfield (EDKL), about 7.4 nm to the ne, followed by Cologne Bonn Airport and Nörvenich Air Base.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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