Münster Osnabrück Airport (EDDG)
Large airport · Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Münster Osnabrück Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDG |
| IATA | FMO |
| Elevation | 160 ft (49 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°8'2" E 7°41'19" 52.13382, 7.68848 |
| Location | Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,119 ft (2170 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Münster Osnabrück Airport at a glance
Münster Osnabrück Airport is a large airport in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as FMO. The field elevation of 160 ft (49 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 07/25, offers 7,119 ft (2170 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDG 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 Münster Osnabrück Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Twente Airport | EHTW | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Dortmund Airport | EDLW | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | EDLP | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Münster Osnabrück Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 160 ft field elevation of Münster Osnabrück 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 Münster Osnabrück Airport
What is the ICAO code of Münster Osnabrück Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Münster Osnabrück Airport is EDDG, and its IATA code is FMO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Münster Osnabrück Airport above sea level?
Münster Osnabrück Airport sits at an elevation of 160 feet (49 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Münster Osnabrück Airport located?
The airport lies at 52.1338, 7.6885 — in Greven, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Twente Airport, about 57 km away.
Does EDDG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDG 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 Münster Osnabrück Airport?
Münster Osnabrück Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,119 ft (2170 m) with a ASP surface.