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Small airport

Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield

ICAO EDWQ🇩🇪 Ganderkesee
Coordinates
53.0361°N, 8.5056°E
Elevation
95 ft (29 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-NI
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Sep 1, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:00
Sunrise
06:36
Sunset
20:18
Civil dusk
20:54

About 13h 41m 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 Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield

Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield

Der Flugplatz Ganderkesee ist ein Verkehrslandeplatz bei Ganderkesee.

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

Live weather

EDWQ
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NOTAMs

EDWQ

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
08 / 262,743 ft / 836 m72 ftPavedLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information128.525 MHz
InfoGanderkesee Radio118.630 MHz

Services & operations

Services
RestaurantCharter

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

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
BREMENClass DTMA2500 ft MSLFL065
BREMENClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
TMZ-EDDW XPDR A4471Class ETMZFL065FL100
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
ED-R202B TRA-WESER MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
PARA GANDERKESEE EDWQSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
LFA 1 NIEDERSACHSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
WHISKEY5.5 nm133°Compulsory
NOVEMBER9.4 nm063°Compulsory
SIERRA210.8 nm095°Compulsory
SIERRA112.6 nm115°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
Obstacle840 ft33 ft
Obstacle643 ft33 ft
Obstacle643 ft33 ft
Obstacle643 ft26 ft
Obstacle643 ft39 ft
Obstacle643 ft49 ft
Obstacle643 ft46 ft
Obstacle643 ft39 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ganderkesee Atlas 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 Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield?

The ICAO code for Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield is EDWQ.

Where is Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield located?

Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield is small airport located in Ganderkesee, Germany, at an elevation of 95 ft (29 m).

How many runways does Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield have?

Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 2,743 ft / 836 m.

What time zone is Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ganderkesee Atlas 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 Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield?

The nearest airport to Ganderkesee Atlas Airfield is Große Höhe Airfield (DE-0098), about 3.8 nm to the se, followed by Oldenburg-Hatten Airfield and Bremen Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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