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Small airport

Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield

ICAO EDCH🇩🇪 Zeitz
Coordinates
51.0434°N, 12.2319°E
Elevation
673 ft (205 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-ST
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.7° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
20:06
Civil dusk
20:41

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 Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield

Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield

Der Flugplatz Sprossen ist ein Sonderlandeplatz im Burgenlandkreis. Er verfügt über eine 740 Meter lange und 30 Meter breite Graspiste und ist für Segelflugzeuge, Motorsegler, Ultraleichtflugzeuge und Motorflugzeuge mit einem Höchstabfluggewicht von bis zu zwei Tonnen sowie für das Muster Antonow An-2 zugelassen.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDCH

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information125.800 MHz
INFOSprossen Radio134.610 MHz

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SIERRA115.2 nm346°Compulsory
SIERRA219.3 nm355°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
Sendemast702 ft381 ft
WEA 3 (SN300593)656 ft915 ft
WEA 2 (SN300592)656 ft906 ft
Obstacle610 ft945 ft
Obstacle604 ft971 ft
Kühlturm574 ft630 ft
Kühlturm574 ft525 ft
WEA 6479 ft889 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield?

The ICAO code for Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield is EDCH.

Where is Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield located?

Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield is small airport located in Zeitz, Germany, at an elevation of 673 ft (205 m).

What time zone is Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield in?

Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield is approximately 4.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield?

The nearest airport to Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield is Gera-Leumnitz Airfield (EDAJ), about 10.4 nm to the ssw, followed by Leipzig–Altenburg Airport and Böhlen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Sprossen (Zeitz) Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.