Cologne Bonn Airport (EDDK)
Large airport · Köln (Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Cologne Bonn Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDK |
| IATA | CGN |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°51'57" E 7°8'34" 50.86590, 7.14274 |
| Location | Köln (Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,067 ft (2459 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13L/31R | 12,516 ft (3815 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 6,112 ft (1863 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Cologne Bonn Airport at a glance
Cologne Bonn Airport is a large airport in Köln (Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as CGN. The field elevation of 302 ft (92 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 13L/31R — offers 12,516 ft (3815 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13L points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDK 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nörvenich Air Base | ETNN | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Düsseldorf Airport | EDDL | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | EDLN | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Siegerland Airport | EDGS | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Büchel Air Base | ETSB | 77 km (42 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cologne Bonn Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 302 ft field elevation of Cologne Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cologne Bonn Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cologne Bonn Airport is EDDK, and its IATA code is CGN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cologne Bonn Airport above sea level?
Cologne Bonn Airport sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cologne Bonn Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.8659, 7.1427 — in Köln (Cologne), North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nörvenich Air Base, about 34 km away.
Does EDDK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDK 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 Cologne Bonn Airport?
Cologne Bonn Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 13L/31R, measures 12,516 ft (3815 m) with a ASP surface.