Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield (EDTM)
Medium airport · Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDTM |
| Elevation | 1,818 ft (554 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°3'14" E 9°22'22" 48.05389, 9.37278 |
| Location | Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,138 ft (1566 m) | — | Asphalt | Yes |
| 07L/25R | 2,298 ft (700 m) | 100 ft | grass | No |
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield at a glance
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield is a medium airport in Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The field elevation of 1,818 ft (554 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDTM 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 — 07/25 — offers 5,138 ft (1566 m) of asphalt 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 EDTM 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 Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | EDNY | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Laupheim Air Base | ETHL | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Donaueschingen-Villingen Airfield | EDTD | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | EDJA | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport | LSZR | 65 km (35 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,818 ft field elevation of Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield 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 Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield is EDTM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield above sea level?
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield sits at an elevation of 1,818 feet (554 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield located?
The airport lies at 48.0539, 9.3728 — in Mengen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen, about 44 km away.
Does EDTM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDTM 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 Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield?
Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,138 ft (1566 m) with a Asphalt surface.