Airport AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA)
Flight rules
VFR
Type
Airport
Elevation
623 ft
Current traffic
Moderate
5
within 10 NM
- 3 below 3000 ft
- 2 GA
- 3 commercial
Airport AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA): NOTAMs, AIP data (runways, frequencies, VFR points), airspace context around the ARP and METAR/TAF weather in one place. Information only; verify official sources before flight.
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AIP data – EDKA
Runways, frequencies, VFR navigation points and routes from AIP.
Runways
| Runway | GEO (°) | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | - | 1160 m × 18 m | Asfaltowa |
Airspace – AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA)
Airspace context around the ARP — no route needed. Helps you see what you are flying into.
Outside CTR/ATZ — check nearby zones below
Flight plan
FPL usually optional (day VFR)
no CTR/ATZ at ARP
Arrival / departure
- Check nearby zones before arrival
- Avoid P / R / D zones or check activation
- For local day VFR, FPL is usually not mandatory
Nearby zones
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ETNG CTR approx. 5.5 NMLimits: 0.0000 FT AGL – 3000.0000 FT AMSLEntry requires ATC clearance
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ETNN CTR approx. 11.5 NMLimits: 0.0000 FT AGL – 2900.0000 FT AMSLEntry requires ATC clearance
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EHBK2 CTR approx. 12.9 NMLimits: 0.0000 FT AGL – 3000.0000 FT AMSLEntry requires ATC clearance
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EDR111 R approx. 8 NMLimits: 0.0000 FT AGL – 2300.0000 FT AMSLRestricted — check activation
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EDR117 R approx. 13.9 NMLimits: 0.0000 FT AGL – FL105Restricted — check activation
Educational hint based on zone geometry — not a substitute for AIP, AUP, FIS or ATS decisions. Verify current requirements before flight.
Aviation weather – EDKA
For date: 29.08.2026
Sunrise
06:45
Sunset
20:30
Day VFR flight: 06:15 - 21:00
No weather report for this airport. Nearest station below: EDLN, approx. 51 km / 27.3 NM.
METAR
METAR EDLN 290850Z 20008KT 160V250 9999 FEW031 22/14 Q1012
- Wind 200° 8 kt.
- Visibility above 9.999 km.
- Clouds: few clouds 3100 ft.
- Temperature 22°C.
- Dewpoint 14°C.
- QNH 1012 hPa.
TAF
TAF EDLN 290800Z 2909/2918 21010KT 9999 FEW030 BECMG 2915/2918 18005KT PROB30 TEMPO 2916/2918 SHRA BKN030TCU
- Forecast valid 29/09Z - 29/18Z.
- Wind 210° 10 kt.
- Visibility above 9.999 km.
- Clouds: few clouds 3000 ft.
- Trends: Becoming 29/15Z-29/18Z.
- Wind 180° 5 kt.
- Temporary 29/16Z-29/18Z.
- broken clouds 3000 ft Tc (cumulus congestus).
- showers rain.
Clouds and visibility
Cloud base (ft) / Visibility (km)
Runways and wind
RWY 07/25
Wind from 200° · 8 kt
Source: AWC. Last update: 29/08/2026, 11:00.
NOTAMs EDKA (AACHEN-MERZBRUECK)
No NOTAM data.
Traffic over time
Collecting history — check back shortly.
GA seen in the last 24h at AACHEN-MERZBRUECK
No GA at this airport in the last 24h.
Data sources
- DFS AIXM Digital Datasets - AACHEN-MERZBRUECK
Frequently asked questions
What is the current METAR and TAF for EDKA?
No own METAR/TAF for EDKA. Nearest station EDLN (approx. 51 km / 27.3 NM) (METAR: METAR EDLN 290850Z 20008KT 160V250 9999 FEW031 22/14 Q1012) — Aviation weather section. Verify the official source before flight.
What runways does AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA) have?
From AIP data, e.g.: 07/25 (1160 m, asphalt). Full table in the Runways section.
What surface does AACHEN-MERZBRUECK have?
Surface: asphalt. Runway details in the Runways section.
Current NOTAMs for EDKA – where to check them?
No NOTAMs in the snapshot for EDKA — check NOTAMs EDKA and official sources. This does not replace a briefing.
Does AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA) support IFR and VFR?
AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA) supports VFR traffic.
What airspace is AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA) in?
The ARP of EDKA is outside CTR/ATZ — uncontrolled airspace nearby; check TMA, RMZ and R/P/D zones. Details and zone map — in the Airspace section.
Do I need a VFR flight plan to AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA)?
FPL usually optional (day VFR). Reason: no CTR/ATZ at ARP. This is an educational hint based on zone geometry — not a substitute for AIP, AUP or ATS decisions. More in the Airspace section.
How do I plan a VFR arrival to AACHEN-MERZBRUECK (EDKA)?
This page lists VFR points and routes (if published in AIP), METAR/TAF weather, and airspace context around the ARP in the Airspace section — Outside CTR/ATZ — check nearby zones below. FPL hint: FPL usually optional (day VFR). You can also draw the route in the VFR Planner with EDKA as destination or departure.