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Small airport

Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield

ICAO EDPH🇩🇪 Büchenbach
Coordinates
49.2680°N, 11.0126°E
Elevation
1,181 ft (360 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.3° E

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:08
Civil dusk
20:41

About 13h 39m 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 Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield

Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield

Der Flugplatz Schwabach-Büchenbach ist der Sonderlandeplatz der mittelfränkischen Stadt Schwabach. Er wird von der Fliegervereinigung Schwabach-Roth e. V. betrieben.

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

Live weather

EDPH
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NOTAMs

EDPH

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
10 / 28▸ displaced1,574 ft / 480 m49 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information120.650 MHz
INFOSchwabach Radio135.430 MHz

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUERNBERGClass DTMA4500 ft MSLFL075
NUERNBERGClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
TMZ-EDDN XPDR A4404Class ETMZFL075FL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
LFA 7 BAYERNSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
SPECKHEIM8.2 nm255°Compulsory
SIERRA9.1 nm352°Compulsory
FIVE TREES9.8 nm273°On request
FOXTROT11 nm041°Compulsory
SIERRA11.1 nm278°On request
CHARLIE11.8 nm297°Compulsory
BRIDGE13.1 nm279°On request
BRAVO13.7 nm289°On request
ALPHA13.9 nm285°On request
POWER STATION15.2 nm275°On request

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
Fernmeldeturm Nürnberg961 ft1,053 ft
Sender Heidenberg656 ft1,473 ft
WEA 2653 ft1,191 ft
WEA 3653 ft1,207 ft
WEA 1653 ft1,214 ft
Obstacle492 ft994 ft
WEA3463 ft1,293 ft
Obstacle377 ft1,083 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield?

The ICAO code for Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield is EDPH.

Where is Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield located?

Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield is small airport located in Büchenbach, Germany, at an elevation of 1,181 ft (360 m).

How many runways does Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield have?

Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,574 ft / 480 m.

What time zone is Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield is approximately 4.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield?

The nearest airport to Schwabach-Heidenberg Airfield is Roth Airfield (ETHR), about 4.6 nm to the se, followed by Gunzenhausen-Reutberg Airfield and Nuremberg Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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