Niederstetten Army Air Base (ETHN)
Medium airport · Niederstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Niederstetten Army Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETHN |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°23'30" E 9°57'24" 49.39162, 9.95675 |
| Location | Niederstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,320 ft (1012 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Niederstetten Army Air Base at a glance
Niederstetten Army Air Base is a medium airport in Niederstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The field elevation of 1,536 ft (468 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETHN 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, 07/25, offers 3,320 ft (1012 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETHN 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 Niederstetten Army Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Adolf Würth Airport | EDTY | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Nuremberg Airport | EDDN | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield | EDQA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Stuttgart Airport | EDDS | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Mannheim-City Airport | EDFM | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Niederstetten Army Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,536 ft field elevation of Niederstetten Army 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 Niederstetten Army Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Niederstetten Army Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Niederstetten Army Air Base is ETHN, 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 Niederstetten Army Air Base above sea level?
Niederstetten Army Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,536 feet (468 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Niederstetten Army Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.3916, 9.9567 — in Niederstetten, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Adolf Würth Airport, about 33 km away.
Does ETHN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETHN 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 Niederstetten Army Air Base?
Niederstetten Army Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 3,320 ft (1012 m) with a ASP surface.