Dusseldorf Airport (EDDL)
Dusseldorf, Germany · Europe
By Renzo Madueño, former Airbus A320 First Officer (Avianca), FAA commercial pilot
ICAO
EDDL
IATA
DUS
City
Dusseldorf
Country
Germany
Region
Europe
Elevation
147 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
51.2895, 6.7668
Overview
Major Rhineland hub for Eurowings and international carriers. Parallel runway operations.
Current Weather at EDDL
Pilots flying into or out of Dusseldorf Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR EDDL 290450Z AUTO 15009KT 9999 SCT021 08/06 Q1029 NOSIGWind 150° at 9 kt — likely active runway near heading 15
Current TAF
TAF EDDL 282300Z 2900/3006 VRB03KT 9999 BKN035 PROB40 TEMPO 2904/2910 BKN010 TEMPO 2922/3006 2000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 3000/3006 0600 FG VV000Read any EDDL METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Dusseldorf Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for EDDL. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for EDDL. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dusseldorf. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Dusseldorf Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Dusseldorf Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like EDDL include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
No On-Field Training Reported
Dusseldorf Airport is primarily a commercial operations airport. Check nearby GA airports for flight training options.
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