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EHRD/RTM METAR & TAF Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Rotterdam, Zuid-HollandElevation -15 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR5 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
260@13
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-305 ft
-290 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0155Z (2:55 AM local) · 5 min old

EHRD is currently VFR. Winds are from the west at 13 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling.

WIND
260° at 13 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
SCT032///
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
12°C / 6°C
54°F / 43°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
29.85 inHg
1010.8 hPa, near standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
No significant hazards
No precipitation or obscuration reported.

Codes in this report: AUTO 9999

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2317Z (12:17 AM local) · valid to 0600Z (7:00 AM local)

EHRD forecast starts VFR at 00Z. Worst period is 16Z to 18Z with IFR possible (LOW VIS). Best period is 05Z to 08Z (VFR). Overall the forecast deteriorates over the period.

VFR
VFR
BKN0121,200 ft
BKN008800 ft
BKN008800 ft
0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM1200Z1:00 PM1800Z7:00 PM0000Z1:00 AM0600Z7:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BECMG BKN TEMPO

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Low

›Becoming: ceiling 800 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 260° at 13 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW0624 260°260°13 kt260°260° 13260°
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25 kt
30 kt
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40 kt
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50 kt
65 kt
75 kt
100 kt
105 kt
Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
260° at 13 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 2412 kt headwind · 5 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
24
HEAD
12 kt
CROSS
5 kt R
BEST
06
HEAD
12 kt tail
CROSS
5 kt L
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

06/24
Dimensions
7,218 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-305 ft
Pressure altitude
55 ft
Field elevation
-15 ft MSL
Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Dewpoint
6°C (43°F)
Altimeter
29.85 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1628Z 5:28 PM
Sunrise
0625Z 7:25 AM
Loggable night
1702Z (6:02 PM local) → 0550Z (6:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1628Z (5:28 PM local) → 0625Z (7:25 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1728Z (6:28 PM local) → 0525Z (6:25 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rotterdam The Hague Airport is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland. Field elevation -15 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAEHRD / RTM
RegionZuid-Holland
CountryNetherlands
Coordinates51.9569, 4.4372
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.99
Rotterdam Approach
APP
118.405
Schiphol Arrival
ARR
128.565
ATIS
ATIS
121.205
Schiphol Departure
DEP
124.3
Amsterdam Information
FIS
122.18
Rotterdam Clearance Delivery
GND/CDL
118.205
Rotterdam Tower
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

EHAM Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
24 NM NE
VFR
EHGR Gilze Rijen Air Base
30 NM SE
VFR
EHWO Woensdrecht Air Base
31 NM S
VFR
EBAW Antwerp International Airport (Deurne)
46 NM S
VFR
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗EHRD on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does EHRD have a METAR?
Yes. EHRD has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does EHRD have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for EHRD; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at EHRD?
EHRD sits at -15 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for EHRD?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.