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Small airport

Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield

ICAO EDKO🇩🇪 Brilon
Coordinates
51.4028°N, 8.6430°E
Elevation
1,509 ft (460 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:04
Sunrise
06:39
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:49

About 13h 36m 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 Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield

Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield

Der Flugplatz Brilon/Hochsauerland ist ein Sonderlandeplatz und liegt etwa sieben Kilometer östlich des Stadtzentrums und etwa zwei Kilometer südlich des Briloner Ortsteils Thülen. Betreiber ist der LSV-Brilon e. V., der mehr als 200 Mitglieder hat. Der Platz ist für Ballone, Segelflugzeuge, Motorsegler, Ultraleichtflugzeuge, Motorflugzeuge und Helikopter mit einem Höchstabfluggewicht von bis zu 5 Tonnen zugelassen. Des Weiteren ist Fallschirmspringen möglich.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDKO

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 m49 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information129.875 MHz
InfoBrilon Radio129.380 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
PADERBORNClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
LFA 3 NORDHESSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
EDWWSpecial 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
WHISKEY16.4 nm358°Compulsory
WHISKEY28.6 nm001°Compulsory
SIERRA11.4 nm015°Compulsory
HOTEL12.4 nm021°Compulsory
NOVEMBER15.5 nm346°Compulsory
BRAVO15.8 nm328°Compulsory
ECHO17.8 nm357°Compulsory
WHISKEY24.5 nm128°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
Obstacle787 ft1,821 ft
Obstacle787 ft1,765 ft
Obstacle787 ft1,745 ft
Obstacle787 ft1,821 ft
Obstacle591 ft1,663 ft
Obstacle591 ft1,722 ft
Obstacle591 ft1,703 ft
Obstacle591 ft1,634 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield?

The ICAO code for Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield is EDKO.

Where is Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield located?

Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield is small airport located in Brilon, Germany, at an elevation of 1,509 ft (460 m).

How many runways does Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield have?

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

What time zone is Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield?

The nearest airport to Brilon-Hochsauerland Airfield is Büren Airfield (DE-0175), about 8.7 nm to the nnw, followed by Korbach Airfield and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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