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Small airport

Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield

ICAO DE-0173🇩🇪 Schwalmstadt
Coordinates
50.9026°N, 9.2403°E
Elevation
693 ft (211 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:44
Sunrise
05:28
Sunset
21:31
Civil dusk
22:15

About 16h 4m 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 Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield

Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield is a small airport in Schwalmstadt, Germany. It sits at an elevation of 693 ft (211 m). It observes Europe/Berlin local time. The nearest airport is Alsfeld Airfield (DE-0050), about 9.1 nm to the s.

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(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
FRITZLARClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
LFA 3 NORDHESSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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
Sender Rimberg (Knüll)722 ft1,890 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,227 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,293 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,247 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,375 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,293 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,394 ft
Obstacle656 ft1,181 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield located?

Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield is small airport located in Schwalmstadt, Germany, at an elevation of 693 ft (211 m).

What time zone is Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield in?

Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield is approximately 3.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield?

The nearest airport to Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield is Alsfeld Airfield (DE-0050), about 9.1 nm to the s, followed by Mosenberg Airfeld and Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Ziegenhain-Der Ring Airfield data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.