Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (ELLX)
Large airport · Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg
Airport data
| Name | Luxembourg-Findel International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ELLX |
| IATA | LUX |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°37'37" E 6°12'44" 49.62685, 6.21213 |
| Location | Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 13,123 ft (4000 m) | 148 ft | ASPHALT | Yes |
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport at a glance
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is a large airport in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, known to airline systems as LUX. The field elevation of 1,234 ft (376 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ELLX 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 13,123 ft (4000 m) of asphalt 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 ELLX 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spangdahlem Air Base | ETAD | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Lieutenant Étienne Mantoux Air Base | LFQE | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport | LFJL | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Verdun-Le Rozelier Airfield | LFGW | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Saarbrücken Airport | EDDR | 79 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,234 ft field elevation of Luxembourg-Findel International 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 1 airports and airfields we list for Luxembourg — 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Luxembourg-Findel International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Luxembourg-Findel International Airport is ELLX, and its IATA code is LUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport above sea level?
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet (376 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Luxembourg-Findel International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6268, 6.2121 — in Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Spangdahlem Air Base, about 52 km away.
Does ELLX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ELLX 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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport?
Luxembourg-Findel International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 13,123 ft (4000 m) with a ASPHALT surface.