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Small airport

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field

ICAO DE-0143🇩🇪 Wetzlar
Coordinates
50.5740°N, 8.5290°E
Elevation
490 ft (149 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:51
Sunrise
05:33
Sunset
21:32
Civil dusk
22:14

About 15h 58m 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 Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field is a small airport in Wetzlar, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 490 ft (149 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield (EDFL), about 3 nm to the se.

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(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle656 ft1,342 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,447 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,411 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,398 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,276 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,562 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,542 ft
Obstacle623 ft1,509 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field located?

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field is small airport located in Wetzlar, Germany, at an elevation of 490 ft (149 m).

What time zone is Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field in?

Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field is approximately 3.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field?

The nearest airport to Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field is Gießen-Lützellinden Airfield (EDFL), about 3 nm to the se, followed by Aßlarer Hütte Airfield and Braunfels Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Garbenheimer Wiesen Glider Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.