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Limburg-Elz Airfield

ICAO EDFY🇩🇪 Limburg an der Lahn
Coordinates
50.4269°N, 8.0111°E
Elevation
699 ft (213 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:14
Sunrise
07:47
Sunset
18:43
Civil dusk
19:15

About 10h 55m 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 Limburg-Elz Airfield

Limburg-Elz Airfield

Der Flugplatz Elz ist ein Sonderlandeplatz in Mittelhessen. Er liegt in einer Waldschneise etwa sechs Kilometer nordwestlich der Stadt Limburg an der Lahn. Betrieben wird der Platz von der Flugsportgruppe Elz e. V. und ist zugelassen für Motorsegler, Segelflugzeuge und Motorflugzeuge mit einem MTOW von bis zu zwei Tonnen.

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

Live weather

EDFY
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NOTAMs

EDFY

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
07 / 252,460 ft / 750 m65 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information123.525 MHz
INFOElz Radio128.755 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FRANKFURTClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FRANKFURTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
RESTSTOP20.6 nm139°Compulsory
NIEDERNHAUSEN20.8 nm144°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
Obstacle676 ft1,512 ft—
Obstacle676 ft1,460 ft—
Obstacle676 ft1,503 ft—
NX 83468656 ft1,499 ft—
Obstacle656 ft1,526 ft—
Obstacle653 ft965 ft—
Obstacle653 ft1,060 ft—
Obstacle653 ft945 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Limburg-Elz Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Limburg-Elz Airfield?

The ICAO code for Limburg-Elz Airfield is EDFY.

Where is Limburg-Elz Airfield located?

Limburg-Elz Airfield is small airport located in Limburg an der Lahn, Germany, at an elevation of 699 ft (213 m).

How many runways does Limburg-Elz Airfield have?

Limburg-Elz Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,460 ft / 750 m.

What time zone is Limburg-Elz Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Limburg-Elz Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Limburg-Elz Airfield is approximately 3.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Limburg-Elz Airfield?

The nearest airport to Limburg-Elz Airfield is Montabaur Airfield (DE-0253), about 7 nm to the w, followed by Dauborn Airfield and Ailertchen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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