Hof-Plauen Airport (EDQM)
Medium airport · Hof, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Hof-Plauen Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDQM |
| IATA | HOQ |
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°17'19" E 11°51'10" 50.28854, 11.85288 |
| Location | Hof, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,856 ft (1480 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Hof-Plauen Airport at a glance
Hof-Plauen Airport is a medium airport in Hof, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as HOQ. The field elevation of 1,959 ft (597 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDQM 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, 08/26, offers 4,856 ft (1480 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDQM 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 Hof-Plauen Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bayreuth Airport | EDQD | 37 km (20 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Karlovy Vary Airport | LKKV | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | EDAC | 90 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Hof-Plauen Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,959 ft field elevation of Hof-Plauen 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 Hof-Plauen Airport
What is the ICAO code of Hof-Plauen Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Hof-Plauen Airport is EDQM, and its IATA code is HOQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Hof-Plauen Airport above sea level?
Hof-Plauen Airport sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet (597 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Hof-Plauen Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2885, 11.8529 — in Hof, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bayreuth Airport, about 37 km away.
Does EDQM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDQM 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 Hof-Plauen Airport?
Hof-Plauen Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,856 ft (1480 m) with a ASP surface.