Brand-Briesen Airfield
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 13h 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 Brand-Briesen Airfield
Brand-Briesen Airfield is a redeveloped military air base located at Briesen/Brand, part of Halbe in Dahme-Spreewald, Brandenburg, Germany, about 60 km (37 mi) south-southeast of Berlin. Since 2004, the former CargoLifter airship hangar has been converted by a Malaysian company Tanjong into a leisure resort called Tropical Islands Resort.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | FL075 | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class E | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 2500 ft GND |
| EDWW | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE | 15.1 nm | 336° | Compulsory |
| OSCAR | 20.9 nm | 235° | 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
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Islands Resort | 351 ft | 443 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 338 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 295 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 279 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 299 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 305 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 381 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 331 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brand-Briesen Airfield located?
Brand-Briesen Airfield is closed located in Halbe, Germany, at an elevation of 230 ft (70 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Brand-Briesen Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.