Dortmund Airport (EDLW)
Large airport · Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Dortmund Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDLW |
| IATA | DTM |
| Elevation | 425 ft (130 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°31'6" E 7°36'44" 51.51830, 7.61224 |
| Location | Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dortmund Airport at a glance
Dortmund Airport is a large airport in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, known to airline systems as DTM. The field elevation of 425 ft (130 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDLW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDLW 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 Dortmund Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Düsseldorf Airport | EDDL | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | EDDG | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | EDLP | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Cologne Bonn Airport | EDDK | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 81 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dortmund Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 425 ft field elevation of Dortmund 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 Dortmund Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dortmund Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dortmund Airport is EDLW, and its IATA code is DTM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dortmund Airport above sea level?
Dortmund Airport sits at an elevation of 425 feet (130 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dortmund Airport located?
The airport lies at 51.5183, 7.6122 — in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Düsseldorf Airport, about 64 km away.
Does EDLW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDLW 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 Dortmund Airport?
Dortmund Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.