Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0800-1500 UTC; or PPR (72h min); See AIP
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: on request
Runways
1 RWY, 2500m/8202ft 1 Runway, longest: 2500m/8202ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m
8202ft
8202ft
07/25
Asphalt
Length
2500m/8202ft
2500m/8202ft
Strength
100/F/A/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck · On request
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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↓ 8 kt
→L 6 kt
Wind
210° · 10 kt
Temperature
15°C
Dew point
12°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1018 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
METAR: 30 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | →L 6 kt | 8 kt ↑ |
| 07 | ←R 6 kt | 8 kt ↓ |
18:00Z → 21:00Z
VFR
[22005KT 9999 NSW NSC]
220° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR EDBC 162020Z AUTO 21010KT CAVOK 15/12 Q1018 TAF EDBC 161700Z 1618/1621 22005KT CAVOK
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Magdeburg-Cochstedt offers a large airfield with full airport infrastructure and a 3000 m+ runway. The airport is suitable for IFR and night flight training. On weekends, the control zone is inactive and only information service is available. Intersection takeoff is reportedly not permitted. Security procedures require passing through a metal detector to access the bistro, which is located outside the secure area. Magdeburg city is approximately 30 km away.
Personnel at the tower, apron, fire service, and restaurant are described as very friendly and helpful. Support for night flying and training is highlighted positively, and there is mention of a guesthouse on site. Lande fees are described as very low; Example: landing fee about €15.
Some reports mention issues with communication or lack of response from airport staff, and there have been instances of aerobatic activity without radio contact affecting departures. Procedures may vary; see AIP/NOTAM.