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Small airport

Detmold Airfield

ICAO EDLJ🇩🇪 Detmold
Coordinates
51.9408°N, 8.9047°E
Elevation
650 ft (198 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-NW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:01
Sunrise
06:37
Sunset
20:14
Civil dusk
20:50

About 13h 38m 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 Detmold Airfield

Detmold Airfield

Hobart Barracks is a former military airfield, located 1.6 km east-northeast of Detmold in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDLJ

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 Information119.825 MHz
InfoDetmold Radio135.060 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
LFA 3 NORDHESSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
ED-R203A TRA-MUENSTERLAND MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL150

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SIERRA117.6 nm018°Compulsory
ECHO18 nm216°Compulsory
SIERRA_ECHO18.4 nm023°Compulsory
SIERRA219.4 nm019°On request
SIERRA320.6 nm019°On request
NOVEMBER21.9 nm218°Compulsory
BRAVO26.3 nm224°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
Sender Teutoburger Wald (Bielstein)978 ft1,293 ft
Obstacle751 ft781 ft
Obstacle656 ft879 ft
Obstacle489 ft1,253 ft
Obstacle489 ft308 ft
Obstacle453 ft863 ft
Obstacle443 ft1,302 ft
Obstacle397 ft305 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Detmold Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Detmold Airfield?

The ICAO code for Detmold Airfield is EDLJ.

Where is Detmold Airfield located?

Detmold Airfield is small airport located in Detmold, Germany, at an elevation of 650 ft (198 m).

What time zone is Detmold Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Detmold Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Detmold Airfield is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Detmold Airfield?

The nearest airport to Detmold Airfield is Vinsebeck Airfield (DE-0219), about 7 nm to the se, followed by Blomberg-Borkhausen Airfield and Oerlinghausen Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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