Fritzlar Army Airfield (ETHF)
Medium airport · Fritzlar, Hesse, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Fritzlar Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETHF |
| IATA | FRZ |
| Elevation | 565 ft (172 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 51°6'53" E 9°17'10" 51.11460, 9.28600 |
| Location | Fritzlar, Hesse, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,413 ft (1040 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Fritzlar Army Airfield at a glance
Fritzlar Army Airfield is a medium airport in Fritzlar, Hesse, Germany, known to airline systems as FRZ. The field elevation of 565 ft (172 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETHF 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, 11/29, offers 3,413 ft (1040 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETHF 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 Fritzlar Army Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kassel Airport | EDVK | 35 km (19 NM) |
| Paderborn Lippstadt Airport | EDLP | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Eisenach-Kindel Airport | EDGE | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Siegerland Airport | EDGS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 108 km (58 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Fritzlar Army Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 565 ft field elevation of Fritzlar Army 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 Fritzlar Army Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Fritzlar Army Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Fritzlar Army Airfield is ETHF, and its IATA code is FRZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Fritzlar Army Airfield above sea level?
Fritzlar Army Airfield sits at an elevation of 565 feet (172 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Fritzlar Army Airfield located?
The airport lies at 51.1146, 9.2860 — in Fritzlar, Hesse, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kassel Airport, about 35 km away.
Does ETHF publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETHF 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 Fritzlar Army Airfield?
Fritzlar Army Airfield has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,413 ft (1040 m) with a ASP surface.