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Small airport

Hockenheim Airfield

ICAO EDFX🇩🇪 Hockenheim
Coordinates
49.3253°N, 8.5286°E
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:09
Sunrise
06:42
Sunset
20:12
Civil dusk
20:45

About 13h 29m 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 Hockenheim Airfield

Hockenheim Airfield

Der Flugplatz Hockenheim ist ein Sonderlandeplatz im Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. Er ist für Segelflugzeuge, Motorsegler, Ultraleichtflugzeuge und Motorflugzeuge mit einem Höchstabfluggewicht von bis zu zwei Tonnen zugelassen.

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

Live weather

EDFX
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NOTAMs

EDFX

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 322,756 ft / 840 mUnkUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information128.950 MHz
INFOHockenheim Radio121.190 MHz

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FRANKFURTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
RMZ EDRYSpecial useRMZGND1000 ft GND
PARA HERRENTEICH EDEHSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SIERRA5.1 nm352°Compulsory
WHISKEY6.4 nm331°Compulsory
ECHO13.3 nm016°Compulsory
KILO13.9 nm004°Compulsory
ROMEO14.1 nm342°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
Obstacle656 ft344 ft
Obstacle591 ft377 ft
Obstacle492 ft394 ft
Obstacle492 ft348 ft
Obstacle492 ft387 ft
Obstacle489 ft322 ft
Obstacle489 ft335 ft
Obstacle489 ft348 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hockenheim Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hockenheim Airfield?

The ICAO code for Hockenheim Airfield is EDFX.

Where is Hockenheim Airfield located?

Hockenheim Airfield is small airport located in Hockenheim, Germany, at an elevation of 315 ft (96 m).

How many runways does Hockenheim Airfield have?

Hockenheim Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,756 ft / 840 m.

What time zone is Hockenheim Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hockenheim Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hockenheim 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 Hockenheim Airfield?

The nearest airport to Hockenheim Airfield is Herrenteich Airfield (EDEH), about 2 nm to the nw, followed by Speyer Airfield and Walldorf Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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