Diepholz Air Base (ETND)
Medium airport · Diepholz, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Diepholz Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETND |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°35'8" E 8°20'32" 52.58556, 8.34222 |
| Location | Diepholz, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,209 ft (1283 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Diepholz Air Base at a glance
Diepholz Air Base is a medium airport in Diepholz, Lower Saxony, Germany. The field elevation of 128 ft (39 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETND 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 4,209 ft (1283 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 ETND 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 Diepholz Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bremen Airport | EDDW | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | EDDG | 67 km (36 NM) |
| Bielefeld Airport | EDLI | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Wunstorf Air Base | ETNW | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Diepholz Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 128 ft field elevation of Diepholz 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 Diepholz Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Diepholz Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Diepholz Air Base is ETND, 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 Diepholz Air Base above sea level?
Diepholz Air Base sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Diepholz Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.5856, 8.3422 — in Diepholz, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bremen Airport, about 59 km away.
Does ETND publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETND 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 Diepholz Air Base?
Diepholz Air Base has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 4,209 ft (1283 m) with a ASP surface.