Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield (EDTD)
Medium airport · Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDTD |
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°58'24" E 8°31'20" 47.97333, 8.52222 |
| Location | Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,232 ft (1290 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield at a glance
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield is a medium airport in Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The field elevation of 2,231 ft (680 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDTD 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, 18/36, offers 4,232 ft (1290 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDTD 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 Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Airport | LSZH | 57 km (31 NM) |
| Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield | EDTM | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Dübendorf Air Base | LSMD | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Lahr Airport | EDTL | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | EDNY | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,231 ft field elevation of Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield 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 Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield is EDTD, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield above sea level?
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield located?
The airport lies at 47.9733, 8.5222 — in Donaueschingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zürich Airport, about 57 km away.
Does EDTD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDTD 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 Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield?
Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 4,232 ft (1290 m) with a ASP surface.