Laupheim Air Base (ETHL)
Medium airport · Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Laupheim Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETHL |
| Elevation | 1,766 ft (538 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°13'13" E 9°54'36" 48.22030, 9.91002 |
| Location | Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 1,968 ft (600 m) | 164 ft | GRS | No |
| 09/27 | 5,400 ft (1646 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09G/27G | 657 ft (200 m) | 100 ft | grass | No |
Laupheim Air Base at a glance
Laupheim Air Base is a medium airport in Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The field elevation of 1,766 ft (538 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETHL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 5,400 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETHL 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 Laupheim Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | EDJA | 36 km (19 NM) |
| Mengen-Hohentengen Airfield | EDTM | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen | EDNY | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Lechfeld Air Base | ETSL | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Stuttgart Airport | EDDS | 73 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Laupheim Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,766 ft field elevation of Laupheim 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 Laupheim Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Laupheim Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Laupheim Air Base is ETHL, 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 Laupheim Air Base above sea level?
Laupheim Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,766 feet (538 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Laupheim Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.2203, 9.9100 — in Laupheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Memmingen Allgau Airport, about 36 km away.
Does ETHL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETHL 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 Laupheim Air Base?
Laupheim Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,400 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.