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Westerland Sylt Airport

IATA GWTICAO EDXW🇩🇪 Sylt
Coordinates
54.9132°N, 8.3405°E
Elevation
51 ft (16 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
DE-SH
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
3.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:16
Sunrise
05:09
Sunset
21:58
Civil dusk
22:50

About 16h 49m 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 Westerland Sylt Airport

Westerland Sylt Airport

Sylt Airport is an airport on the German island of Sylt, located in the municipality of the same name. It mostly features summer seasonal scheduled traffic to major German cities as well as general aviation and gliding. The airport is also referred to as Westerland/Sylt, referencing Westerland, a well-known part of the municipality of Sylt which, however, is not the nearest settlement to the airport.

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

Live weather

EDXW

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.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 326,955 ft / 2,120 m148 ftConLightedOpen
06 / 245,564 ft / 1,696 m148 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information125.100 MHz
ATISSylt ATIS118.400 MHz
INFOSylt Radio119.750 MHz
RDRBREMEN RADAR136.225 MHz
TWRSYLT Tower / Turm119.750 MHz

Services & operations

Hours
10.00–18:00 Uhr, lokale Zeit
Contact
Services
Vorabend-Check-inBarrierefreiheitParkenRestaurant

Sylt Airport provides various passenger services, including check-in and mobility assistance.

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(10)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR SYLTClass DCTRGND2600 ft MSL
SYLTClass EControlled1000 ft GND2500 ft GND
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
ED-D102 AMRUM MON-FRISpecial useDanger5500 ft MSLFL285
ED-R201E TRA-FRIESLAND MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL245
ED-D41A SYLT MON-FRISpecial useDangerGND48000 ft MSL
PARA SYLT EDXWSpecial useActivity areaGNDFL100
EDWWSpecial 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
Obstacle633 ft20 ft
Fernmeldeturm Westerland295 ft26 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle30 ft
Obstacle39 ft
Obstacle33 ft
Obstacle33 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Westerland Sylt Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport?

The ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport is EDXW, and its IATA code is GWT.

Where is Westerland Sylt Airport located?

Westerland Sylt Airport is medium airport located in Sylt, Germany, at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m).

How many runways does Westerland Sylt Airport have?

Westerland Sylt Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 6,955 ft / 2,120 m.

Which airlines fly to Westerland Sylt Airport?

Airlines historically serving Westerland Sylt Airport include Aeroline GmbH, Air Berlin, Lufthansa (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Westerland Sylt Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Westerland Sylt Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Westerland Sylt Airport in?

Westerland Sylt Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Westerland Sylt Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Westerland Sylt Airport is approximately 3.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Westerland Sylt Airport?

The nearest airport to Westerland Sylt Airport is Rømø Beach Airstrip (DK-0065), about 14.7 nm to the nne, followed by Wyk auf Föhr Airport and Aventoft Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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