Faßberg Air Base (ETHS)
Medium airport · Faßberg, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Faßberg Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETHS |
| Elevation | 245 ft (75 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°55'10" E 10°11'9" 52.91940, 10.18583 |
| Location | Faßberg, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 1,312 ft (400 m) | 148 ft | GRS | No |
| 09/27 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 95 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09L/27R | 3,281 ft (1000 m) | 164 ft | GRS | No |
Faßberg Air Base at a glance
Faßberg Air Base is a medium airport in Faßberg, Lower Saxony, Germany. The field elevation of 245 ft (75 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETHS 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 8,005 ft (2440 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 ETHS 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 Faßberg Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Celle Army Airfield | ETHC | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Hannover Airport | EDDV | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Braunschweig-Wolfsburg Airport | EDVE | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | EDHI | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 72 km (39 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Faßberg Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 245 ft field elevation of Faßberg 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 Faßberg Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Faßberg Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Faßberg Air Base is ETHS, 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 Faßberg Air Base above sea level?
Faßberg Air Base sits at an elevation of 245 feet (75 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Faßberg Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.9194, 10.1858 — in Faßberg, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Celle Army Airfield, about 38 km away.
Does ETHS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETHS 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 Faßberg Air Base?
Faßberg Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.