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Small airport

Backnang-Heiningen Airfield

ICAO EDSH🇩🇪 Backnang
Coordinates
48.9197°N, 9.4553°E
Elevation
965 ft (294 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:08
Sunrise
07:40
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:10

About 10h 59m 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 Backnang-Heiningen Airfield

Backnang-Heiningen Airfield

Der Sonderlandeplatz Backnang-Heiningen ist ein Flugplatz bei Backnang, der vom Luftsportverein Backnang-Heiningen betrieben wird.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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NOTAMs

EDSH

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 281,640 ft / 500 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information128.950 MHz
InfoBacknang Radio123.710 MHz

Services & operations

Services
KunstflugRundflügeFly-InHangarpartyFrühschoppenEssen & Getränke

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STUTTGARTClass DTMAFL075FL100
STUTTGARTClass DTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
STUTTGARTClass DTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
OEFFINGEN8.5 nm240°On request
AUTOKINO10.8 nm256°On request
WASSERTURM12.8 nm257°On request
ECHO13.8 nm227°Compulsory
OSCAR18.3 nm196°Compulsory
WHISKEY19.2 nm233°Compulsory
SIERRA20.4 nm206°Compulsory
LIMA22.2 nm214°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Fernmeldeturm Stuttgart-Frauenkopf630 ft1,542 ft—
Kraftwerk Münster591 ft761 ft—
Obstacle538 ft1,549 ft—
Obstacle538 ft1,545 ft—
Obstacle538 ft1,558 ft—
Fernmeldeturm Großerlach436 ft1,926 ft—
SLT 107 Schwabenlandtower351 ft922 ft—
Gaskessel338 ft781 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Backnang-Heiningen Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Backnang-Heiningen Airfield?

The ICAO code for Backnang-Heiningen Airfield is EDSH.

Where is Backnang-Heiningen Airfield located?

Backnang-Heiningen Airfield is small airport located in Backnang, Germany, at an elevation of 965 ft (294 m).

How many runways does Backnang-Heiningen Airfield have?

Backnang-Heiningen Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 1,640 ft / 500 m.

What time zone is Backnang-Heiningen Airfield in?

Backnang-Heiningen Airfield is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Backnang-Heiningen Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Backnang-Heiningen 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 Backnang-Heiningen Airfield?

The nearest airport to Backnang-Heiningen Airfield is Marbach-Rielingshausen Airfield (DE-0443), about 6 nm to the wnw, followed by Völkleshofen-Lichtenberg Airfield and Welzheim Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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