Gatow Airport
Daylight today(Sep 2, 2026, local time)
About 13h 35m 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 Gatow Airport
Royal Air Force Gatow, or more commonly RAF Gatow, was a British Royal Air Force station in the district of Gatow in south-western Berlin, west of the Havel river, in the borough of Spandau. It was the home for the only known operational use of flying boats in central Europe, and was later used for photographic reconnaissance missions by de Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunks over East Germany. Part of the former airfield is now called General Steinhoff-Kaserne, and is home to the Luftwaffenmuseum der Bundeswehr, the German Air Force Museum.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(10)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | FL075 | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 2500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 5500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 4500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class C | TMA | 3500 ft MSL | FL100 |
| BERLIN | Class E | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 2500 ft GND |
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| EDWW | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOVEMBER | 10.6 nm | 104° | Compulsory |
| ZULU | 18.9 nm | 056° | Compulsory |
| HOTEL | 20.1 nm | 077° | Compulsory |
| MIKE | 20.4 nm | 128° | Compulsory |
Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berliner Fernsehturm | 1,207 ft | 105 ft | — |
| UKW- und Fernsehsendemast Scholzplatz | 755 ft | 223 ft | — |
| WEA V-222035 | 656 ft | 131 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 554 ft | 144 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 545 ft | 115 ft | — |
| Ludwigsfelder Schornstein | 541 ft | 141 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 518 ft | 174 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 518 ft | 161 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Gatow Airport located?
Gatow Airport is closed located in Spandau, Germany, at an elevation of 161 ft (49 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Gatow Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.