Düsseldorf Airport (EDDL)
Large airport · Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Düsseldorf Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDL |
| IATA | DUS |
| Elevation | 147 ft (45 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°17'22" E 6°46'0" 51.28950, 6.76678 |
| Location | Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05L/23R | 8,858 ft (2700 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 05R/23L | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Düsseldorf Airport at a glance
Düsseldorf Airport is a large airport in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as DUS. The field elevation of 147 ft (45 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDL 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 2 runways, the longest — 05R/23L — offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05R points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDL 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 Düsseldorf Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mönchengladbach Airport | EDLN | 19 km (10 NM) |
| Nörvenich Air Base | ETNN | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | EDDK | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport | EDLV | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 62 km (33 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Düsseldorf Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 147 ft field elevation of Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf Airport
What is the ICAO code of Düsseldorf Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Düsseldorf Airport is EDDL, and its IATA code is DUS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Düsseldorf Airport above sea level?
Düsseldorf Airport sits at an elevation of 147 feet (45 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Düsseldorf Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.2895, 6.7668 — in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mönchengladbach Airport, about 19 km away.
Does EDDL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDL 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 Düsseldorf Airport?
Düsseldorf Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 05R/23L, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.