Reference only — not for real-world navigation.
EDER
Wasserkuppe Airfield · Gersfeld (Rhön)
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
2,956 ft / 901 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 119.15 MHz (Langen Information)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Wasserkuppe Airfield (EDER), located in Gersfeld (Rhön), Germany. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,956 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Wasserkuppe Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EDER / —
Municipality
Gersfeld (Rhön)
Country
Region
DE-HE — Hesse
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
2,956 ft
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Runway 06 / 24
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,030 ft / 619 m
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 46 ft / 14 m
Surface Type: asphalt
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 06
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 24
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 08R / 26L
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,200 ft / 366 m
Runway Width: 250 ft / 76 m
Surface Type: grass
Heading: —° / —°
Runway Width: 250 ft / 76 m
Surface Type: grass
Heading: —° / —°
RWY 08R
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26L
No ILS / Visual Only
AFIS Langen Information
119.15 MHz
INFO Wasserkuppe Radio
120.13 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026