Stuttgart Airport (EDDS)
Large airport · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Stuttgart Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDDS |
| IATA | STR |
| Elevation | 1,276 ft (389 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°41'24" E 9°13'19" 48.68990, 9.22196 |
| Location | Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,974 ft (3345 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| H-NORTH/ | 98 ft (30 m) | 98 ft | ASPH | Yes |
| H-SOUTH/ | 98 ft (30 m) | 98 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Stuttgart Airport at a glance
Stuttgart Airport is a large airport in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known to airline systems as STR. The field elevation of 1,276 ft (389 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDDS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 07/25 — offers 10,974 ft (3345 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDDS shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Stuttgart Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf Würth Airport | EDTY | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield | EDTM | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Laupheim Air Base | ETHL | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | EDSB | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Niederstetten Army Air Base | ETHN | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Stuttgart Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,276 ft field elevation of Stuttgart Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 75 airports and airfields we list for Germany — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Stuttgart Airport
What is the ICAO code of Stuttgart Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Stuttgart Airport is EDDS, and its IATA code is STR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Stuttgart Airport above sea level?
Stuttgart Airport sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Stuttgart Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6899, 9.2220 — in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adolf Würth Airport, about 63 km away.
Does EDDS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDDS appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Stuttgart Airport?
Stuttgart Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,974 ft (3345 m) with a CON surface.