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. During brief periods of higher simultaneous inbound and outbound traffic, it may be necessary to coordinate target spacing on final approach with Feeder. Standard spacing of 5.5-6.0nm is typically used, though this may be adjusted based on the specific traffic situation.

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.

Visual Swingover

Reduced Minimum Radar Separation

Reduced Runway Separation

RSS minima may be applied by Düsseldorf Tower, according to the following table:

Runway	preceding CAT 1/CAT 2 succeeding CAT 1	preceding CAT 1/CAT 2 succeeding CAT 2	preceding CAT 3 succeeding CAT 1/CAT 2/CAT 3
05L/23R	600m	1500m	N/A
05R/23L	600m	1500m	2400m