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Heliport

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport

ICAO DE-0488🇩🇪 49716 Meppen
Coordinates
52.7263°N, 7.3299°E
Elevation
72 ft (22 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
DE-NI
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:02
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
20:27
Civil dusk
21:03

About 13h 48m 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 Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport is a heliport in 49716 Meppen, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Meppen Air Base (ETWM), about 0.2 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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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(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
LFA 1 NIEDERSACHSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
ED-R202A TRA-WESER MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL245
ED-R34A MEPPEN MON-FRI+Special useRestrictedGND30000 ft MSL

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
ECHO5.2 nm120°Compulsory
ECHO13.7 nm188°Compulsory
WHISKEY18.6 nm210°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
Obstacle587 ft33 ft
V126545 ft72 ft
Obstacle525 ft43 ft
Obstacle525 ft30 ft
Obstacle525 ft39 ft
Obstacle525 ft46 ft
Obstacle525 ft46 ft
Obstacle525 ft49 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport located?

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport is heliport located in 49716 Meppen, Germany, at an elevation of 72 ft (22 m).

What time zone is Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport in?

Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport?

The nearest airport to Luftstützpunkt Meppen Heliport is Meppen Air Base (ETWM), about 0.2 nm to the sw, followed by Dankern Airfield and Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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