Cologne Butzweilerhof Airport
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 13h 46m 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 Cologne Butzweilerhof Airport
Butzweilerhof was an airport of Cologne in West Germany. It was established as a training airfield in 1912, and saw airline service from 1922 until the 1950s. It was replaced by the Cologne Bonn Airport. The airport buildings from 1935 to 1936 are registered as listed monuments, and a rare example of airport architecture from the interwar period. From 1951 to 1967, it was operated by the Royal Air Force as RAF Butzweilerhof.
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(9)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUESSELDORF/KOELN-BONN | Class C | TMA | FL065 | FL100 |
| KOELN-BONN | Class C | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| KOELN-BONN | Class C | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| DUESSELDORF | Class E | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 2500 ft GND |
| EDGG | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
| KOELN-NORD B | Special use | Gliding sector | 2500 ft MSL | FL065 |
| KOELN-NORD A | Special use | Gliding sector | 2500 ft MSL | FL065 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILO1 | 0.8 nm | 012° | Compulsory |
| KILO2 | 6.4 nm | 142° | Compulsory |
| SIERRA | 10.1 nm | 340° | Compulsory |
| NOVEMBER1 | 11.3 nm | 099° | Compulsory |
| NOVEMBER2 | 11.3 nm | 117° | Compulsory |
| ECHO | 12.6 nm | 009° | Compulsory |
| SIERRA2 | 12.9 nm | 135° | Compulsory |
| NOVEMBER | 13.4 nm | 244° | Compulsory |
| ECHO2 | 14.4 nm | 121° | On request |
| SIERRA1 | 14.7 nm | 151° | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 873 ft | 154 ft | — |
| Kühlturm Block K | 656 ft | 367 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 581 ft | 135 ft | — |
| Block G | 568 ft | 348 ft | — |
| Block F | 568 ft | 361 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 564 ft | 358 ft | — |
| Block K | 564 ft | 449 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 564 ft | 348 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cologne Butzweilerhof Airport located?
Cologne Butzweilerhof Airport is closed located in Colongne, Germany, at an elevation of 158 ft (48 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Cologne Butzweilerhof Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.