Kiel-Holtenau Airport (EDHK)
Medium airport · Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Kiel-Holtenau Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDHK |
| IATA | KEL |
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°22'46" E 10°8'43" 54.37957, 10.14527 |
| Location | Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,134 ft (1260 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08L/26R | 1,476 ft (450 m) | 115 ft | GRS | No |
Kiel-Holtenau Airport at a glance
Kiel-Holtenau Airport is a medium airport in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known to airline systems as KEL. The field elevation of 102 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDHK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 4,134 ft (1260 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDHK 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hohn Air Base | ETNH | 40 km (22 NM) |
| Schleswig Air Base | ETNS | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Sønderborg Airport | EKSB | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | EDHL | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport | EDDH | 84 km (45 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kiel-Holtenau Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 102 ft field elevation of Kiel-Holtenau 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kiel-Holtenau Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kiel-Holtenau Airport is EDHK, and its IATA code is KEL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kiel-Holtenau Airport above sea level?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kiel-Holtenau Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.3796, 10.1453 — in Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hohn Air Base, about 40 km away.
Does EDHK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDHK 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,134 ft (1260 m) with a ASP surface.