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Heide-Büsum Airport

IATA HEIICAO EDXB🇩🇪 Oesterdeichstrich
Coordinates
54.1533°N, 8.9017°E
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
DE-SH
Time zone
Berlin(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:20
Sunrise
05:11
Sunset
21:51
Civil dusk
22:41

About 16h 40m 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 Heide-Büsum Airport

Heide-Büsum Airport

Heide–Büsum Airport is an airport serving Heide, a town in the Dithmarschen district in the German state of Schleswig-Holstein. The airport is located 1.6 nautical miles (3 km) northeast of Büsum, a town located about 18 kilometres (11 mi) southwest of Heide.

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

Live weather

EDXB

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 292,362 ft / 720 m76 ftAsphaltUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISLangen Information125.100 MHz
INFOBuesum Radio125.860 MHz

Services & operations

Fuel
MOGASAVGAS
Services
Bistro

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

Airspace in this area(7)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AREAClass EControlled2500 ft GNDFL100
BREDSTEDTClass EControlled1700 ft GND2500 ft GND
FIS LANGENSpecial useType 33GNDFL100
ED-R201D TRA-FRIESLAND MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL245
ED-R201E TRA-FRIESLAND MON-FRISpecial useRestrictedFL080FL245
LFA 6 SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEINSpecial useType 25250 ft GND500 ft GND
EDWWSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

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
Obstacle390 ft33 ft
Obstacle390 ft30 ft
Obstacle322 ft23 ft
Obstacle322 ft30 ft
Obstacle322 ft36 ft
Obstacle308 ft23 ft
Obstacle305 ft30 ft
Obstacle305 ft30 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Heide-Büsum Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Heide-Büsum Airport?

The ICAO code for Heide-Büsum Airport is EDXB, and its IATA code is HEI.

Where is Heide-Büsum Airport located?

Heide-Büsum Airport is small airport located in Oesterdeichstrich, Germany, at an elevation of 7 ft (2 m).

How many runways does Heide-Büsum Airport have?

Heide-Büsum Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,362 ft / 720 m.

What time zone is Heide-Büsum Airport in?

Heide-Büsum Airport is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Heide-Büsum Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Heide-Büsum Airport is approximately 4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Heide-Büsum Airport?

The nearest airport to Heide-Büsum Airport is Sankt Peter-Ording Airport (PSH), about 12 nm to the nw, followed by Sankt Michaelisdonn Airfield and Offenbüttel Ultralight Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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