Westerland Sylt Airport (EDXW)
Medium airport · Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Westerland Sylt Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | EDXW |
| IATA | GWT |
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°54'48" E 8°20'26" 54.91320, 8.34047 |
| Location | Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,564 ft (1696 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
| 14/32 | 6,955 ft (2120 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Westerland Sylt Airport at a glance
Westerland Sylt Airport is a medium airport in Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known to airline systems as GWT. The field elevation of 51 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at EDXW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 6,955 ft (2120 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for EDXW 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 Westerland Sylt Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skrydstrup Air Base | EKSP | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Esbjerg Airport | EKEB | 69 km (37 NM) |
| Kolding Vamdrup Airfield | EKVD | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Schleswig Air Base | ETNS | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sønderborg Airport | EKSB | 93 km (50 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Westerland Sylt Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 51 ft field elevation of Westerland Sylt 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 Westerland Sylt Airport
What is the ICAO code of Westerland Sylt Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Westerland Sylt Airport is EDXW, and its IATA code is GWT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Westerland Sylt Airport above sea level?
Westerland Sylt Airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Westerland Sylt Airport located?
The airport lies at 54.9132, 8.3405 — in Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skrydstrup Air Base, about 68 km away.
Does EDXW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for EDXW 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 Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 6,955 ft (2120 m) with a CON surface.