Lübeck Blankensee Airport (EDHL)
Medium airport · Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Lübeck Blankensee Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDHL |
| IATA | LBC |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°48'19" E 10°43'9" 53.80540, 10.71920 |
| Location | Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,896 ft (2102 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lübeck Blankensee Airport at a glance
Lübeck Blankensee Airport is a medium airport in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known to airline systems as LBC. The field elevation of 53 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDHL 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 6,896 ft (2102 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 EDHL 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 Lübeck Blankensee 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 | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | EDHI | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | EDHK | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Hohn Air Base | ETNH | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Rostock-Laage Airport | ETNL | 103 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lübeck Blankensee Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 53 ft field elevation of Lübeck Blankensee 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 Lübeck Blankensee Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lübeck Blankensee Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lübeck Blankensee Airport is EDHL, and its IATA code is LBC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lübeck Blankensee Airport above sea level?
Lübeck Blankensee Airport sits at an elevation of 53 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lübeck Blankensee Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.8054, 10.7192 — in Lübeck, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport, about 52 km away.
Does EDHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDHL 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 Lübeck Blankensee Airport?
Lübeck Blankensee Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,896 ft (2102 m) with a ASP surface.