Rostock-Laage Airport (ETNL)
Medium airport · Laage, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Rostock-Laage Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETNL |
| IATA | RLG |
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°55'6" E 12°16'42" 53.91820, 12.27830 |
| Location | Laage, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Rostock-Laage Airport at a glance
Rostock-Laage Airport is a medium airport in Laage, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, known to airline systems as RLG. The field elevation of 138 ft (42 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETNL are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 09/27, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con 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 ETNL 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 Rostock-Laage Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen Airport | EDBN | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Lolland Falster Maribo Airport | EKMB | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Lübeck Blankensee Airport | EDHL | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Heringsdorf Airport | EDAH | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | EDHK | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rostock-Laage Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 138 ft field elevation of Rostock-Laage Airport 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 Rostock-Laage Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rostock-Laage Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rostock-Laage Airport is ETNL, and its IATA code is RLG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rostock-Laage Airport above sea level?
Rostock-Laage Airport sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rostock-Laage Airport located?
The airport lies at 53.9182, 12.2783 — in Laage, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Neubrandenburg Trollenhagen Airport, about 76 km away.
Does ETNL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETNL 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 Rostock-Laage Airport?
Rostock-Laage Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.