Kassel Airport (EDVK)
Large airport · Calden, Hesse, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Kassel Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDVK |
| IATA | KSF |
| Elevation | 820 ft (250 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°25'6" E 9°23'30" 51.41839, 9.39164 |
| Location | Calden, Hesse, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Kassel Airport at a glance
Kassel Airport is a large airport in Calden, Hesse, Germany, known to airline systems as KSF. The field elevation of 820 ft (250 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDVK 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 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asph 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 EDVK 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 Kassel Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fritzlar Army Airfield | ETHF | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | EDLP | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EDGE | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kassel Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 820 ft field elevation of Kassel 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 Kassel Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kassel Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kassel Airport is EDVK, and its IATA code is KSF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kassel Airport above sea level?
Kassel Airport sits at an elevation of 820 feet (250 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kassel Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.4184, 9.3916 — in Calden, Hesse, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Fritzlar Army Airfield, about 35 km away.
Does EDVK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDVK 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 Kassel Airport?
Kassel Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASPH surface.