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Medium airport

Fritzlar Army Airfield

IATA FRZICAO ETHF🇩🇪 Fritzlar
Coordinates
51.1146°N, 9.2860°E
Elevation
565 ft (172 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-HE
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

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

About 16h 3m 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 Fritzlar Army Airfield

Fritzlar Army Airfield

Fritzlar Air Base (German: Heeresflugplatz Fritzlar, IATA: FRZ, ICAO: ETHF) is a military air field of the German Army Aviation Corps. It is located near the town of Fritzlar in northern Hesse, Germany. The airfield is part of the Georg-Friedrich-Kaserne (Georg-Friedrich-Barracks). Fritzlar is the home of Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 "Kurhessen" (Attack Helicopter Regiment 36 "Kurhessen"), which is flying the MBB Bo 105 in anti-tank (PAH-1 & PAH-1A1) and light transport (VBH) version. Currently the PAH version is going to be replaced by the Eurocopter Tiger. Replacement was to be finished in 2012 but is much delayed.

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

Live weather

ETHF

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 293,413 ft / 1,040 m98 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information119.150 MHz
AFISLangen Information119.825 MHz
TWRFritzlar Tower / Turm122.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR FRITZLARClass DCTRGND2700 ft MSL
FRITZLARClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
EDMMSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
LFA 3 NORDHESSENSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
EDGGSpecial useFIRGNDFL245
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
Fernmeldeturm Hohes Lohr466 ft2,119 ft
Windpark Söhrewald459 ft1,142 ft
Windpark Söhrewald459 ft1,243 ft
Windpark Söhrewald459 ft1,129 ft
Windpark Söhrewald459 ft1,260 ft
Windpark Söhrewald459 ft1,211 ft
Obstacle374 ft1,230 ft
Obstacle374 ft1,191 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fritzlar Army Airfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fritzlar Army Airfield?

The ICAO code for Fritzlar Army Airfield is ETHF, and its IATA code is FRZ.

Where is Fritzlar Army Airfield located?

Fritzlar Army Airfield is medium airport located in Fritzlar, Germany, at an elevation of 565 ft (172 m).

How many runways does Fritzlar Army Airfield have?

Fritzlar Army Airfield has 1 runway, the longest being 3,413 ft / 1,040 m.

What time zone is Fritzlar Army Airfield in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Fritzlar Army Airfield?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fritzlar Army 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 Fritzlar Army Airfield?

The nearest airport to Fritzlar Army Airfield is Auf der Schaufel Ultralight Airfield (DE-0283), about 5.3 nm to the wsw, followed by Mosenberg Airfeld and Edermünde-Grifte Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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