Bielefeld Airport (EDLI)
Medium airport · Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Bielefeld Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDLI |
| IATA | BFE |
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°57'53" E 8°32'40" 51.96472, 8.54444 |
| Location | Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 4,121 ft (1256 m) | 66 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bielefeld Airport at a glance
Bielefeld Airport is a medium airport in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as BFE. The field elevation of 454 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDLI 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, 11/29, offers 4,121 ft (1256 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDLI 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 Bielefeld Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | EDLP | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | EDDG | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Dortmund Airport | EDLW | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bielefeld Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 454 ft field elevation of Bielefeld 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 Bielefeld Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bielefeld Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bielefeld Airport is EDLI, and its IATA code is BFE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bielefeld Airport above sea level?
Bielefeld Airport sits at an elevation of 454 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bielefeld Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.9647, 8.5444 — in Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport, about 39 km away.
Does EDLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDLI 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 Bielefeld Airport?
Bielefeld Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 4,121 ft (1256 m) with a ASP surface.