Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (EDMO)
Medium airport · Weßling, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Oberpfaffenhofen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDMO |
| IATA | OBF |
| Elevation | 1,947 ft (593 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°4'53" E 11°16'59" 48.08140, 11.28310 |
| Location | Weßling, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport at a glance
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport is a medium airport in Weßling, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as OBF. The field elevation of 1,947 ft (593 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDMO are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDMO shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lechfeld Air Base | ETSL | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Augsburg Airport | EDMA | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Munich Airport | EDDM | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Neuburg Air Base | ETSN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Ingolstadt Manching Airport | ETSI | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,947 ft field elevation of Oberpfaffenhofen Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 75 airports and airfields we list for Germany — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Oberpfaffenhofen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Oberpfaffenhofen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Oberpfaffenhofen Airport is EDMO, and its IATA code is OBF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Oberpfaffenhofen Airport above sea level?
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport sits at an elevation of 1,947 feet (593 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Oberpfaffenhofen Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.0814, 11.2831 — in Weßling, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lechfeld Air Base, about 33 km away.
Does EDMO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDMO appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport?
Oberpfaffenhofen Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a ASP surface.