STUTTGART • GERMANY
Stuttgart Airport Operational Briefing
Runway & Field Specifications
| Field Elevation | 1,276 FT |
| Transition Altitude (TA) | 5,000 FT |
| Initial Climb Clearance | 4,000 FT / FL070 |
| RWY 07/25 Dimensions | 3,345m × 45m (CAT III / CAT III) |
Communication Frequencies
| ATIS | 126.130 |
| Delivery (DCL) | 121.905 |
| Ground | 121.900 |
| Tower | 118.605 |
| Departure / Radar | 119.200 / 125.050 |
Threats: Single runway bottlenecks during peak periods. Rapid exit taxiways B and D require strict speed control. Thermal turbulence near the power plant south-west of the field. High terrain to the South (Swabian Alps).
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Taxi & Stand Restrictions
| TAXIWAY / AREA | LIMITATION / RESTRICTION |
|---|
| TWY N & S | Parallel runway taxiways; max taxi speed 25 kts |
| Exits B / D | High speed turnoffs; verify speed before turning |
| Pushback Rules | Mandatory nose-east or nose-west as directed by Ground |
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Departure & A-CDM
A-CDM Operations
EDDS operates under strict A-CDM procedures. Confirm/update TOBT via VATSIM portal:
cdm.vatsimspain.es
IFR Clearance Protocol
| TIMING |
Request 15 mins prior to TOBT earliest |
| FREQUENCY |
Stuttgart Delivery (121.905) or DCL |
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Arrival
| APPROACH TYPE | REQUIREMENTS & PROFILE |
|---|
| ILS Runway 07 | Glidepath 3.0°. Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) preferred. |
| ILS Runway 25 | Glidepath 3.0°. Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) preferred. |
- Noise Abatement: CDA mandatory for all night arrivals. Reverse idle only unless required for safety.
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LVP & Night Restrictions
Low Visibility Procedures (LVP)
ATIS: "LVP IN OPERATION"
- LVP activated when RVR ≤ 550m or Ceiling ≤ 200ft.
| TIME WINDOW (LT) |
NIGHT RESTRICTIONS & OPERATIONAL BAN |
| 23:30 – 06:00 LT |
NIGHT CURFEW Strict night flight ban in effect. Emergency flights exempt. |