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Small airport

Poltringen Airfield

ICAO EDSP🇩🇪 Ammerbuch
Coordinates
48.5473°N, 8.9459°E
Elevation
1,315 ft (401 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-BW
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.7° E

Daylight today(Oct 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
07:11
Sunrise
07:43
Sunset
18:39
Civil dusk
19:11

About 10h 56m 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 Poltringen Airfield

Poltringen Airfield

Poltringen Airfield is a private airfield located in Poltringen, which belongs to the town of Ammerbuch, Germany. It is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) west of Tübingen and 31 kilometres (19 mi) southwest of Stuttgart. It is only open to airplanes and gliders of the aviation clubs Ammerbuch, Herrenberg and Unterjesingen. Exceptions must be approved by the administration of the Tübingen region.

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

Live weather

EDSP
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NOTAMs

EDSP

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 (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 351,335 ft / 407 m47 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen
17G / 35G820 ft / 250 m98 ftGrassUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CTAFPoltringen Info123.055 MHz

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
STUTTGARTClass CTMA3500 ft MSL5500 ft MSL
STUTTGARTClass DTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
STUTTGARTClass DTMAFL075FL100
STUTTGARTClass DTMA4500 ft MSLFL100
STUTTGARTClass DTMA5500 ft MSLFL100
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
STUTTGARTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
NAGOLDSpecial useGliding sector5500 ft MSLFL100
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.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
LIMA8.7 nm064°Compulsory
WHISKEY11.8 nm024°Compulsory
SIERRA12 nm071°Compulsory
OSCAR16 nm073°Compulsory
ECHO16.4 nm038°Compulsory
WASSERTURM20.9 nm021°On request
AUTOKINO21.9 nm026°On request
OEFFINGEN22.1 nm035°On request

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
Obstacle272 ft1,650 ft—
Funkstelle Lerchenberg266 ft1,962 ft—
Wasserturm262 ft1,335 ft—
Obstacle—1,654 ft—
Obstacle—1,975 ft—
Obstacle—1,463 ft—

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Poltringen Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Poltringen Airfield?

The ICAO code for Poltringen Airfield is EDSP.

Where is Poltringen Airfield located?

Poltringen Airfield is small airport located in Ammerbuch, Germany, at an elevation of 1,315 ft (401 m).

How many runways does Poltringen Airfield have?

Poltringen Airfield has 2 runways, the longest being 1,335 ft / 407 m.

What time zone is Poltringen Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Poltringen Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Poltringen Airfield 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 Poltringen Airfield?

The nearest airport to Poltringen Airfield is Deckenpfronn-Egelsee Airfield (DE-0298), about 7.5 nm to the nw, followed by Eutingen Airfield and Wächtersberg-Hub Glider Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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