Siegerland Airport (EDGS)
Medium airport · Burbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Siegerland Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDGS |
| IATA | SGE |
| Elevation | 1,966 ft (599 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°42'28" E 8°4'59" 50.70770, 8.08297 |
| Location | Burbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 1,640 ft (500 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
| 12G/30G | 984 ft (300 m) | 98 ft | GRASS | No |
| 13/31 | 5,315 ft (1620 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13G/31G | 820 ft (250 m) | 98 ft | GRASS | No |
| 13L/31R | 1,969 ft (600 m) | 98 ft | GRS | No |
Siegerland Airport at a glance
Siegerland Airport is a medium airport in Burbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as SGE. The field elevation of 1,966 ft (599 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDGS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 5 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 5,315 ft (1620 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDGS 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 Siegerland Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | EDDK | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Wiesbaden Army Airfield | ETOU | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Frankfurt Main Airport | EDDF | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | EDFE | 92 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Siegerland Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,966 ft field elevation of Siegerland 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 Siegerland Airport
What is the ICAO code of Siegerland Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Siegerland Airport is EDGS, and its IATA code is SGE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Siegerland Airport above sea level?
Siegerland Airport sits at an elevation of 1,966 feet (599 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Siegerland Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.7077, 8.0830 — in Burbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cologne Bonn Airport, about 68 km away.
Does EDGS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDGS 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 Siegerland Airport?
Siegerland Airport has 5 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,315 ft (1620 m) with a ASP surface.