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Small airport

Ottengrüner Heide Airfield

ICAO EDQO🇩🇪 Helmbrechts
Coordinates
50.2258°N, 11.7317°E
Elevation
1,880 ft (573 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.5° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:54
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:00
Civil dusk
20:34

About 13h 32m 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 Ottengrüner Heide Airfield

Ottengrüner Heide Airfield

Der Flugplatz Ottengrüner Heide ist ein Sonderlandeplatz bei Helmbrechts im oberfränkischen Landkreis Hof (Bayern).

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDQO

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 Information125.800 MHz
INFOOttengruener Heide Radio133.585 MHz

Services & operations

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
BAYREUTHClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
N-FGEBSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL160
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial 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
SIERRA2.3 nm123°Compulsory
QUEBEC7.5 nm103°Compulsory
NOVEMBER8.9 nm014°Compulsory
ECHO12 nm042°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
Obstacle492 ft2,001 ft
Fernsehturm am Waldstein328 ft2,717 ft
Obstacle1,883 ft
Obstacle1,880 ft
Obstacle1,749 ft
Obstacle1,772 ft
Obstacle1,860 ft
Obstacle1,795 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ottengrüner Heide Airfield.

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🇩🇪 More airports in Germany📘 Flying in Germany: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Ottengrüner Heide Airfield?

The ICAO code for Ottengrüner Heide Airfield is EDQO.

Where is Ottengrüner Heide Airfield located?

Ottengrüner Heide Airfield is small airport located in Helmbrechts, Germany, at an elevation of 1,880 ft (573 m).

What time zone is Ottengrüner Heide Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ottengrüner Heide Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ottengrüner Heide Airfield is approximately 4.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ottengrüner Heide Airfield?

The nearest airport to Ottengrüner Heide Airfield is Zell-Haidberg Airfield (EDNZ), about 5.9 nm to the sse, followed by Hof-Plauen Airport and Kulmbach Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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