Lahr Airport (EDTL)
Medium airport · Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Lahr Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDTL |
| IATA | LHA |
| Elevation | 511 ft (156 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°22'9" E 7°49'40" 48.36930, 7.82772 |
| Location | Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lahr Airport at a glance
Lahr Airport is a medium airport in Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, known to airline systems as LHA. The field elevation of 511 ft (156 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDTL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDTL 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 Lahr Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg Airport | LFST | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Colmar Houssen airport | LFGA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport | EDSB | 49 km (26 NM) |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | LFQP | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield | EDTD | 68 km (37 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lahr Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 511 ft field elevation of Lahr 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 Lahr Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lahr Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lahr Airport is EDTL, and its IATA code is LHA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lahr Airport above sea level?
Lahr Airport sits at an elevation of 511 feet (156 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lahr Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.3693, 7.8277 — in Lahr/Schwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Strasbourg Airport, about 24 km away.
Does EDTL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDTL 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 Lahr Airport?
Lahr Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.