Ramstein Air Base (ETAR)
Medium airport · Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Ramstein Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETAR |
| IATA | RMS |
| Elevation | 776 ft (237 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°26'13" E 7°36'1" 49.43690, 7.60028 |
| Location | Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10,498 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 9,278 ft (2828 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ramstein Air Base at a glance
Ramstein Air Base is a medium airport in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, known to airline systems as RMS. The field elevation of 776 ft (237 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETAR 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 — 08/26 — offers 10,498 ft (3200 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETAR 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 Ramstein Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saarbrücken Airport | EDDR | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Frankfurt-Hahn Airport | EDFH | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Mannheim-City Airport | EDFM | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Phalsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base | LFQP | 80 km (43 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ramstein Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 776 ft field elevation of Ramstein Air Base 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 Ramstein Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Ramstein Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Ramstein Air Base is ETAR, and its IATA code is RMS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ramstein Air Base above sea level?
Ramstein Air Base sits at an elevation of 776 feet (237 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ramstein Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.4369, 7.6003 — in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Saarbrücken Airport, about 43 km away.
Does ETAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETAR 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 Ramstein Air Base?
Ramstein Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 10,498 ft (3200 m) with a ASP surface.