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Large airportScheduled service

Debrecen International Airport

IATA DEBICAO LHDC🇭🇺 Debrecen
Coordinates
47.4895°N, 21.6163°E
Elevation
359 ft (109 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
HU-HB
Time zone
Budapest(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
6.2° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:17
Sunrise
05:49
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:55

About 13h 34m 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 Debrecen International Airport

Debrecen International Airport

Debrecen International Airport is the international airport of Debrecen in the Hajdú-Bihar County of Hungary. It is the second largest airport in Hungary, after Budapest and ahead of Hévíz–Balaton. Debrecen is the second largest city in Hungary, after Budapest and ahead of Szeged. DEB is located 5 km (3.1 mi) south southwest of the city center and also easily accessible to adjacent regions of Romania and Ukraine.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

LHDC

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04R / 22L▸ displaced8,196 ft / 2,498 m131 ftConLightedOpen
05L / 23R8,087 ft / 2,465 m230 ftConUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO125.900 MHz
INFOBUDAPEST INFO133.300 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingTransferCar rentalPublic transportCustoms

The airport offers various transportation and parking services including bus routes, rentals, and transfers.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (2)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DEBRECEN RMZ2Class GRMZ2000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
DEBRECEN TMZ2Class GTMZ2000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
DEBRECEN TIZ2Class GType 232000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
DEBRECEN RMZ1Class GRMZGND2000 ft MSL
DEBRECEN TMZ1Class GTMZGND2000 ft MSL
DEBRECEN TIZ1Class GType 23GND2000 ft MSL

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

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: S (from about 180°), on 14% of observations, averaging 7 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan31%-1,533 ft
Feb53%-1,163 ft
Mar70%-598 ft
Apr78%-12 ft
May82%516 ft
Jun85%1,176 ft
Jul87%1,362 ft
Aug87%1,340 ft
Sep82%612 ft
Oct53%-175 ft
Nov27%-888 ft
Dec28%-1,243 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~-1,5331,362 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
EBESD5.2 nm263°On request
JOZAD6.7 nm339°On request
HOPID7.5 nm140°On request

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
TV-torony371 ft423 ft
Obstacle246 ft384 ft
Obstacle246 ft413 ft
Obstacle233 ft390 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Debrecen International Airport.

Official site Wikipedia Live ATC audio Live tracking (FR24) Open in Maps
🇭🇺 More airports in Hungary📘 Flying in Hungary: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Debrecen International Airport?

The ICAO code for Debrecen International Airport is LHDC, and its IATA code is DEB.

Where is Debrecen International Airport located?

Debrecen International Airport is large airport located in Debrecen, Hungary, at an elevation of 359 ft (109 m).

How many runways does Debrecen International Airport have?

Debrecen International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,196 ft / 2,498 m.

Which airlines fly to Debrecen International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Debrecen International Airport include Wizz Air (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Debrecen International Airport?

Historical data lists 2 nonstop destinations from Debrecen International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Debrecen International Airport in?

Debrecen International Airport is in the Europe/Budapest time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Debrecen International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Debrecen International Airport is approximately 6.2° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Debrecen International Airport?

The nearest airport to Debrecen International Airport is Hajdúszoboszló Airfield (LHHO), about 9.3 nm to the w, followed by Balkány Airfield and Biharkeresztes Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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