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Small airport

Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield

ICAO EDFL🇩🇪 Gießen
Coordinates
50.5448°N, 8.5928°E
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:06
Sunrise
06:40
Sunset
20:13
Civil dusk
20:47

About 13h 33m 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 Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield

Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield

Der Sonderlandeplatz Gießen-Lützellinden liegt in der Nähe des hessischen Dorfes Lützellinden zwischen Wetzlar und Gießen.

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

Live weather

EDFL
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NOTAMs

EDFL

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 Information123.525 MHz
INFOLuetzelinden Radio122.505 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
PARA GIESSEN EDFLSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100

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
Obstacle656 ft1,276 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,437 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,447 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,342 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,398 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,411 ft
Obstacle427 ft1,171 ft
Obstacle427 ft1,115 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield?

The ICAO code for Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield is EDFL.

Where is Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield located?

Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield is small airport located in Gießen, Germany, at an elevation of 755 ft (230 m).

What time zone is Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield?

The nearest airport to Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield is Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field (DE-0143), about 3 nm to the nw, followed by Pohlheim Airfield and Gießen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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