Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (EDLP)
Large airport · Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Paderborn Lippstadt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDLP |
| IATA | PAD |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°36'45" E 8°37'3" 51.61253, 8.61746 |
| Location | Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 7,152 ft (2180 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport at a glance
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is a large airport in Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as PAD. The field elevation of 699 ft (213 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDLP 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, 06/24, offers 7,152 ft (2180 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDLP 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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Kassel Airport | EDVK | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Dortmund Airport | EDLW | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | ETHF | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 699 ft field elevation of Paderborn Lippstadt 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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Paderborn Lippstadt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Paderborn Lippstadt Airport is EDLP, and its IATA code is PAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport above sea level?
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport sits at an elevation of 699 feet (213 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Paderborn Lippstadt Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.6125, 8.6175 — in Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bielefeld Airport, about 39 km away.
Does EDLP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDLP 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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport?
Paderborn Lippstadt Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 7,152 ft (2180 m) with a ASP surface.