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Small airport

Breitscheid Airfield

ICAO EDGB🇩🇪 Breitscheid
Coordinates
50.6764°N, 8.1694°E
Elevation
1,834 ft (559 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.6° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:52
Sunrise
05:34
Sunset
21:34
Civil dusk
22:17

About 15h 59m 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 Breitscheid Airfield

Breitscheid Airfield

Der Flugplatz Breitscheid ist ein Verkehrslandeplatz in Breitscheid im Westerwald und befindet sich innerhalb der Radio Mandatory Zone des benachbarten Flughafens Siegerland. Der Platz ist zwischen März und November tagsüber geöffnet. An Sonn- und Feiertagen dürfen während der Mittagszeit aus Lärmschutzgründen keine motorisierten Luftfahrzeuge starten. Genutzt wird der Flugplatz „auf der Hub“ für Motorflugzeuge, Motorsegler, Segelflugzeuge und Ultraleichtflugzeuge sowie für Fallschirmspringer. Zugelassen sind außerdem Hubschrauber. Linienflüge werden nicht durchgeführt. Betreiber des Flugplatzes ist die Luftsportgruppe Breitscheid-Haiger, welche unter anderem auch die Ausbildung im Segel- und Motorflug anbietet. Am Platz gibt es unter anderem eine Flugzeugwerft, eine Tankstelle für Flugbenzin, eine Flugschule, eine Pension und ein Restaurant. Gelegentlich probt die Luftwaffe hier mit Transall-Maschinen das Starten und Landen auf kurzen Pisten.

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

Live weather

EDGB

Live departures & arrivals

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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
07 / 252,953 ft / 900 mUnkUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information123.525 MHz
InfoBreitscheid Radio122.530 MHz
Listneing WatchSiegerland Information120.380 MHz

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
SIEGERLANDClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
RMZ EDGSSpecial useRMZGND1000 ft GND

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
Nordex N292,142 ft2,119 ft
NX 83468656 ft1,499 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,526 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,542 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,562 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,509 ft
WEA 1610 ft1,926 ft
WEA 3610 ft1,850 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Breitscheid Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Breitscheid Airfield?

The ICAO code for Breitscheid Airfield is EDGB.

Where is Breitscheid Airfield located?

Breitscheid Airfield is small airport located in Breitscheid, Germany, at an elevation of 1,834 ft (559 m).

How many runways does Breitscheid Airfield have?

Breitscheid Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,953 ft / 900 m.

What time zone is Breitscheid Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Breitscheid Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Breitscheid 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 Breitscheid Airfield?

The nearest airport to Breitscheid Airfield is Hörbach Airfield (DE-0148), about 3.5 nm to the e, followed by Siegerland Airport and Bad Marienberg Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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