Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (EDLV)
Large airport · Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDLV |
| IATA | NRN |
| Elevation | 106 ft (32 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°36'5" E 6°8'28" 51.60136, 6.14123 |
| Location | Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport at a glance
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport is a large airport in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as NRN. The field elevation of 106 ft (32 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDLV 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, 09/27, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDLV 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 Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Volkel Air Base | EHVK | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | EDLN | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Kempen Airport Budel | EHBD | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Deelen Air Base | EHDL | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Düsseldorf Airport | EDDL | 56 km (30 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 106 ft field elevation of Weeze (Niederrhein) 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 Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport
What is the ICAO code of Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport is EDLV, and its IATA code is NRN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport above sea level?
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport sits at an elevation of 106 feet (32 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.6014, 6.1412 — in Weeze, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Volkel Air Base, about 31 km away.
Does EDLV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDLV 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 Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport?
Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a PEM surface.