Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (EDHI)
Medium airport · Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDHI |
| IATA | XFW |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°32'7" E 9°50'8" 53.53528, 9.83556 |
| Location | Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,629 ft (2630 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at a glance
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport is a medium airport in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, known to airline systems as XFW. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDHI 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, 05/23, offers 8,629 ft (2630 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDHI 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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | EDDH | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | EDHL | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Faßberg Air Base | ETHS | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | ETMN | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Bremen Airport | EDDW | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Hamburg-Finkenwerder 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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport is EDHI, and its IATA code is XFW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport above sea level?
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.5353, 9.8356 — in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, about 15 km away.
Does EDHI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDHI 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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport?
Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,629 ft (2630 m) with a PEM surface.