EDDL - Tower
Düsseldorf Tower is responsible for the runway system and traffic within the Düsseldorf CTR.
Runway Usage
The aerodrome has 2 main operating modes:
Single Runway Operations:
During single runway operations, the southern runway is used for all departures and arrivals, with the exception that VFR aircraft inside the traffic circuit can be allowed to use the northern runway to allow a more efficient flow between IFR flights and VFR traffic.
Parallel Runway Operations
During parallel runway operations, the southern runway is used for departures, while the northern runway is used for all arrivals. This configuration should be used when traffic volume exceeds (or will exceed) the capacity of single runway operations, as it allows for tighter inbound spacing and increased overall throughput.
Parallel Runway Dependencies
The parallel runway system cannot be used for independent parallel approaches or independent parallel departures.
Dependent parallel operations may be conducted when arrivals use the northern runway and departures use the southern runway, with the exception of runway 23L departures utilizing early right-turning SIDs (SONEBxT, MEVELxT, NETEXxT, and LMAxT departures). Controllers may issue takeoff clearances without waiting for landing completion on the parallel runway, provided no increased probability of missed approaches or track deviations exists.
Since the runways in Düsseldorf are less than 760 m apart, wake turbulence separation must be ensured.