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Small airport

Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield

ICAO EDCO🇩🇪 Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen
Coordinates
51.2678°N, 10.6347°E
Elevation
909 ft (277 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-TH
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:39
Sunrise
05:23
Sunset
21:26
Civil dusk
22:09

About 16h 3m 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 Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield

Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield

Der Verkehrslandeplatz Obermehler-Schlotheim liegt in der Nähe von Schlotheim und Obermehler im Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis in Thüringen. Er ist in den 1990er Jahren aus einem ehemaligen sowjetischen Militärflugplatz entstanden. Dabei wurden die Flugbetriebsflächen komplett neu angelegt.

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

Live weather

EDCO

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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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 294,757 ft / 1,450 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information119.825 MHz
INFOObermehler Radio125.510 MHz

Airspace in this area(4)

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

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle545 ft1,027 ft
V 150545 ft1,414 ft
Obstacle545 ft1,024 ft
Obstacle545 ft705 ft
Obstacle545 ft774 ft
Obstacle489 ft722 ft
N117/2400463 ft1,237 ft
N117/2400463 ft1,276 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield?

The ICAO code for Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield is EDCO.

Where is Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield located?

Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield is small airport located in Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, Germany, at an elevation of 909 ft (277 m).

How many runways does Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield have?

Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 4,757 ft / 1,450 m.

What time zone is Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield in?

Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield?

The nearest airport to Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield is Mühlhausen Airfield (EDEQ), about 4.6 nm to the sw, followed by Bad Langensalza Airfield and Bleicherode Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Obermehler-Schlotheim Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.