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Munich Airport

IATA MUCICAO EDDM🇩🇪 Munich
Coordinates
48.3538°N, 11.7861°E
Elevation
1,487 ft (453 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
DE-BY
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4.4° E

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:55
Sunrise
06:28
Sunset
20:01
Civil dusk
20:34

About 13h 33m 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 Munich Airport

Munich Airport

Munich Airport is an international airport serving Munich and the surrounding region of Upper Bavaria and Lower Bavaria. Located 28.5 km (17.7 mi) northeast of Munich near the town of Freising, it is named after former Bavarian minister-president Franz Josef Strauss. According to the German Aeronautical Information Publication, the airport's official English name is Muenchen Airport.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDDM

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
08L / 26R13,123 ft / 4,000 m197 ftConLightedOpen
08R / 26L13,123 ft / 4,000 m197 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (17)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ACCRADAR123.900 MHz
AFISLangen Information120.650 MHz
AFISLangen Information126.950 MHz
ARRARR120.775 MHz
ATISMuenchen ATIS123.130 MHz
CLDMuenchen Delivery121.730 MHz
DIRDIRECTOR118.825 MHz
GNDMuenchen Ground / Rollkontrolle121.830 MHz
GNDMuenchen Ground / Rollkontrolle121.980 MHz
RDRLCL RADAR131.225 MHz
RMPMuenchen Apron 2 / Vorfeld 2121.710 MHz
RMPMuenchen Apron 1 / Vorfeld 1121.780 MHz
RMPMuenchen Apron 3 / Vorfeld 3121.930 MHz
TWRMuenchen Tower North / Turm Nord118.705 MHz
TWRMuenchen Tower / Turm119.405 MHz
TWRMuenchen Tower South / Turm Süd120.505 MHz
VOLMETFrankfurt 2 VOLMET135.780 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingPick-up and drop-offAccessible travelSecurity and passport control

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

Navaids(7)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (188)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(9)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUENCHENClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
MUENCHENClass CTMA3500 ft MSLFL100
MUENCHENClass CTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
CTR MUENCHENClass DCTRGND3500 ft MSL
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
MUENCHENClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
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.

Weather by month

Share of VFR / marginal-VFR / IFR / low-IFR conditions by month over the last 8 years, with the prevailing wind and typical density altitude. Historical climatology — not a forecast.

Prevailing wind: W (from about 270°), on 20% of observations, averaging 8 kt.

MonthVFR / MVFR / IFR / LIFR% VFRMedian DA
Jan55%8 ft
Feb69%240 ft
Mar82%624 ft
Apr88%1,072 ft
May89%1,494 ft
Jun91%2,087 ft
Jul93%2,168 ft
Aug91%2,094 ft
Sep82%1,567 ft
Oct68%1,077 ft
Nov50%425 ft
Dec48%157 ft

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR· density altitude ranges ~82,168 ft through the year· Source: NWS/IEM ASOS archive.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
HOTEL22.1 nm166°Compulsory
FOXTROT22.8 nm031°Compulsory
HOTEL16.3 nm172°Compulsory
FOXTROT16.5 nm009°Compulsory
SIERRA20.4 nm329°Compulsory
ECHO225.5 nm225°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
Obstacle692 ft1,562 ft
Obstacle591 ft1,631 ft
Windkraftanlage Freimann492 ft1,716 ft
Windkraftanlage Fröttmaning328 ft1,804 ft
Obstacle276 ft1,522 ft
Obstacle259 ft1,654 ft
Tower256 ft1,460 ft
MO82230 ft1,654 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Munich Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Munich Airport?

The ICAO code for Munich Airport is EDDM, and its IATA code is MUC.

Where is Munich Airport located?

Munich Airport is large airport located in Munich, Germany, at an elevation of 1,487 ft (453 m).

How many runways does Munich Airport have?

Munich Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 13,123 ft / 4,000 m.

Which airlines fly to Munich Airport?

Airlines historically serving Munich Airport include Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot Russian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air Berlin, among 77 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Munich Airport?

Historical data lists 188 nonstop destinations from Munich Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Munich Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Munich Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Munich Airport is approximately 4.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Munich Airport?

The nearest airport to Munich Airport is Moosburg auf der Kippe Airfield (EDPI), about 8.7 nm to the ne, followed by Schleissheim Airfield and Straßham Ultralight Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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