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Airport ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD)

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Flight rules
VFR
Type
Airport
Elevation
1545 ft
Current traffic Moderate
5 within 10 NM
  • 3 below 3000 ft
  • 3 GA
  • 2 commercial

Airport ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD): NOTAMs, AIP data (runways, frequencies, VFR points), airspace context around the ARP and METAR/TAF weather in one place. Information only; verify official sources before flight.

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AIP data – EDKD

Runways, frequencies, VFR navigation points and routes from AIP.

Runways

Runway GEO (°) Length Surface
06 - 600 m × 30 m Trawiasta

Airspace – ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD)

Airspace context around the ARP — no route needed. Helps you see what you are flying into.

Outside CTR/ATZ — check nearby zones below

Flight plan FPL usually optional (day VFR) no CTR/ATZ at ARP

Arrival / departure

  • Check nearby zones before arrival
  • Avoid P / R / D zones or check activation
  • For local day VFR, FPL is usually not mandatory

Nearby zones

  • EDLW CTR approx. 11 NM
    Limits: 0.0000 FT AGL – 2500.0000 FT AMSL
    Entry requires ATC clearance
  • EDDKGLD05 D approx. 11.7 NM
    Limits: FL065 – FL085
    Danger — check activation
  • EDDLGLD07 D approx. 13.6 NM
    Limits: 3500.0000 FT AMSL – 4500.0000 FT AMSL
    Danger — check activation
  • EDDKGLD04 D approx. 14.4 NM
    Limits: 4500.0000 FT AMSL – FL065
    Danger — check activation
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Educational hint based on zone geometry — not a substitute for AIP, AUP, FIS or ATS decisions. Verify current requirements before flight.

Aviation weather – EDKD

For date: 29.08.2026

Sunrise 06:38
Sunset 20:25

Day VFR flight: 06:08 - 20:55

No weather report for this airport. Nearest station below: EDLW, approx. 24 km / 12.8 NM.

METAR

METAR EDLW 290920Z COR 21015KT 9999 SCT035 22/13 Q1012

TAF

TAF EDLW 290500Z 2906/3006 21012KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 2909/2914 22015G25KT PROB30 TEMPO 2919/2924 SHRA SCT040TCU

Clouds and visibility

Cloud base (ft) / Visibility (km)

ft km 5.000 4.000 3.000 2.000 1.000 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 VFR VFR spec VFR 9.7 km

Runways and wind

N E S W 3 6 12 15 21 24 30 33 24 06 15 kt

RWY 06/24

Wind from 210° · 15 kt

Source: AWC. Last update: 29/08/2026, 11:30.

Traffic over time

GA seen in the last 24h at ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID

No GA at this airport in the last 24h.

Data sources

  • DFS AIXM Digital Datasets - ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID

Frequently asked questions

What is the current METAR and TAF for EDKD?
No own METAR/TAF for EDKD. Nearest station EDLW (approx. 24 km / 12.8 NM) (METAR: METAR EDLW 290920Z COR 21015KT 9999 SCT035 22/13 Q1012) — Aviation weather section. Verify the official source before flight.
What runways does ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD) have?
From AIP data, e.g.: 06/24 (600 m, grass). Full table in the Runways section.
What surface does ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID have?
Surface: grass. Runway details in the Runways section.
Does ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD) support IFR and VFR?
ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD) supports VFR traffic.
What airspace is ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD) in?
The ARP of EDKD is outside CTR/ATZ — uncontrolled airspace nearby; check TMA, RMZ and R/P/D zones. Details and zone map — in the Airspace section.
Do I need a VFR flight plan to ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD)?
FPL usually optional (day VFR). Reason: no CTR/ATZ at ARP. This is an educational hint based on zone geometry — not a substitute for AIP, AUP or ATS decisions. More in the Airspace section.
How do I plan a VFR arrival to ALTENA-HEGENSCHEID (EDKD)?
This page lists VFR points and routes (if published in AIP), METAR/TAF weather, and airspace context around the ARP in the Airspace section — Outside CTR/ATZ — check nearby zones below. FPL hint: FPL usually optional (day VFR). You can also draw the route in the VFR Planner with EDKD as destination or departure.

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