Alte Ems Airfield
Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)
About 16h 20m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Alte Ems Airfield
Alte Ems Airfield is a small airport in Rhede (Ems), Germany. It sits at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield (DE-0048), about 10.1 nm to the ese.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(6)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| EDWW | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| LFA 1 NIEDERSACHSEN | Special use | Type 25 | 250 ft GND | 500 ft GND |
| ED-R202A TRA-WESER MON-FRI | Special use | Restricted | FL080 | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
| ED-R202E TRA-WESER MON-FRI | Special use | Restricted | FL080 | FL245 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 656 ft | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 656 ft | 30 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 656 ft | 23 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 587 ft | 33 ft | — |
| E-141 EP4 | 522 ft | 56 ft | — |
| E-141 EP4 | 522 ft | 46 ft | — |
| E-141 EP4 | 522 ft | 49 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 33 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Alte Ems Airfield.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alte Ems Airfield located?
Alte Ems Airfield is small airport located in Rhede (Ems), Germany, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).
What time zone is Alte Ems Airfield in?
Alte Ems Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Alte Ems Airfield?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Alte Ems Airfield is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Alte Ems Airfield?
The nearest airport to Alte Ems Airfield is Steinberg in Surwold Glider Airfield (DE-0048), about 10.1 nm to the ese, followed by Stadskanaal Airfield and Oostwold Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Alte Ems Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.