Bückeburg Air Base (ETHB)
Medium airport · Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Bückeburg Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETHB |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°16'43" E 9°4'56" 52.27850, 9.08217 |
| Location | Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,010 ft (1832 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bückeburg Air Base at a glance
Bückeburg Air Base is a medium airport in Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The field elevation of 230 ft (70 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETHB 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, 08/26, offers 6,010 ft (1832 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 ETHB 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 Bückeburg Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Hannover Airport | EDDV | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Celle Army Airfield | ETHC | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bückeburg Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 230 ft field elevation of Bückeburg 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 Bückeburg Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bückeburg Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bückeburg Air Base is ETHB, 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 Bückeburg Air Base above sea level?
Bückeburg Air Base sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bückeburg Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.2785, 9.0822 — in Bückeburg, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Wunstorf Air Base, about 31 km away.
Does ETHB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETHB 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 Bückeburg Air Base?
Bückeburg Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,010 ft (1832 m) with a ASP surface.