# EDDL - Ground Düsseldorf Ground is responsible for all ground movements at the airport and can be split into east and west ground. If more than one ground is staffed, Delivery needs to be staffed first. ### Area or Responsibility The area of responsibility for each ground can be seen on the image below. The handoff between both takes place at Checkpoint 1 (M) or Checkpoint 2 (T). > EWG1PM, hold short of Checkpoint 1, contact Ground on 121.605. [](https://knowledgebase.vatsim-germany.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/eddl-aor-gnd.png)*Sector Split Düsseldorf Ground West and Ost* ### Parking Positions Parking positions are assigned automatically for all inbounds according real life conditions by the Groundradar Plugin. **Terminal A** is used by Lufthansa and Star Alliance Members for Schengen and Non-Schengen flights. **Terminal B** is only used for Schengen flights, while **Terminal C** is only used for Non-Schengen flights. V01 should not be used as parking position. The **A380** can only use Gate **C02A**. Stands V08B, V11B (and V38B if all other positions are occupied) are capable for the A388, but are not included in every scenery. ### Pushback All **Heavy** aircraft are not allowed to push into the "terminal bays". They always have to push on taxiway T or P4. In general only facings "north, south, west and east" are used. If traffic is instructed push on T or P4 this need to be specified with the clearence: "pushback approved onto P4, facing north". Conditional pushbacks are not allowed at Düsseldorf. **Only stands V61 - V72 and V75, V76 are taxi out positions. All other positions (incl. V73 and V74) require a pushback!**
To enable an efficient traffic flow, pushback onto Y, T, P4 and R can be used instead of the "terminal bays" for all medium aircraft.
### GA Apron **Inbound** traffic to the GA Apron always needs to enter the apron via **taxiway H**. **Outbounds** parked south of the gas station (in the middle of the apron) will exit the GA Apron via **taxiway H**, outbounds parking north via **taxiway G**. The GA Apron is limited to aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 29 m. ### Taxiway restrictions - **Taxiway P1 and L5:** while one of these taxiways is occupied by a B744/B777/A350, the other one is restricted to a maximum wingspan of 60.5 m (largest possible aircraft A330/A343). - **Taxiway M and** **T/T1 between P1 and L9:** while one of these taxiways is occupied by an A380, the other one is restricted to aircraft up to a maximum of A310/B757. Parrallel taxi is only possible for aircraft with a maximum wingspan of 65 m. - **Taxiway M and T at L3:** taxiing from taxiway M onto T, and vice versa, via L3, is restricted to maximum code C aircraft. - **Taxiway L1 and L2:** L2 is restricted to a maximum of code E aircraft, aswell as B777 and A346. Overtaking on L1 and L2 is only permitted for aircraft up to A330/A343 - **A380:** The A380 is limited to specific routings on the apron. All relevant restrictions, aswell as the A380 taxi routings, are avaliable as a Ground Radar Map (Functions -> Maps -> Restrictions). ### DE-ICING Areas During **23 operations** De-Icing **Area East** (V01 - V11B) is used and during **05 operations** De-Icing **Area West** (V61 - V72) is used. The detailed map is available as Ground Radar Map.\*\* DE-ICING Area - West \*\* [](https://knowledgebase.vatsim-germany.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/eddl-da-west.png) **DP1** - max. Code E **DP2** - max. Code C **DP3** - max. Code F **DP4** - max. Code E | \*\* DE-ICING Area - East \*\* [](https://knowledgebase.vatsim-germany.org/uploads/images/gallery/2024-11/eddl-da-east.png) **DP1** - max. Code E **DP2** - max. Code E **DP3** - max. Code D **DP4** - max. Code C **V11B** - max. Code F |
It is **not** allowed to vacate/cross rwy 23L **via L7 and turn left on M**.