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Small airport

Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield

ICAO EDQW🇩🇪 Weiden in der Oberpfalz
Coordinates
49.6789°N, 12.1164°E
Elevation
1,329 ft (405 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.6° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:51
Sunrise
06:25
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:36

About 13h 37m 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 Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield

Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield

Der Verkehrslandeplatz Weiden/Opf. ist ein Flugplatz in der Nähe von Weiden in der Oberpfalz.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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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
14 / 321,700 ft / 518 m35 ftConcreteUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information125.800 MHz
INFOWeiden Radio120.255 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
BAYREUTHClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
OBERPFAELZER WALDSpecial useGliding sectorFL100FL160
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
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
ECHO3.5 nm300°Compulsory
SIERRA25.5 nm259°On request
SIERRA19.2 nm226°Compulsory
NOVEMBER211.4 nm314°Compulsory
FREIHOLS QUARRY17.5 nm195°Compulsory
WHISKEY21.5 nm246°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
Bohrturm272 ft1,660 ft
Obstacle1,939 ft
Obstacle1,795 ft
Obstacle1,824 ft
Obstacle1,896 ft
Obstacle2,077 ft
Obstacle1,886 ft
Obstacle1,969 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield?

The ICAO code for Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield is EDQW.

Where is Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield located?

Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield is small airport located in Weiden in der Oberpfalz, Germany, at an elevation of 1,329 ft (405 m).

How many runways does Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield have?

Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,700 ft / 518 m.

What time zone is Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield is approximately 4.6° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield?

The nearest airport to Weiden in der Oberpfalz Airfield is Grafenwöhr Army Air Field (ETIC), about 6.9 nm to the w, followed by Erbendorf Airfield and Vilseck Army Air Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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