Nörvenich Air Base (ETNN)
Medium airport · Nörvenich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Nörvenich Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETNN |
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°49'52" E 6°39'29" 50.83120, 6.65817 |
| Location | Nörvenich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nörvenich Air Base at a glance
Nörvenich Air Base is a medium airport in Nörvenich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The field elevation of 386 ft (118 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETNN 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, 06/24, offers 8,003 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETNN 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 Nörvenich Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne Bonn Airport | EDDK | 34 km (18 NM) |
| Geilenkirchen Air Base | ETNG | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Mönchengladbach Airport | EDLN | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Düsseldorf Airport | EDDL | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Maastricht Aachen Airport | EHBK | 63 km (34 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nörvenich Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 386 ft field elevation of Nörvenich 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 Nörvenich Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Nörvenich Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nörvenich Air Base is ETNN, 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 Nörvenich Air Base above sea level?
Nörvenich Air Base sits at an elevation of 386 feet (118 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nörvenich Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.8312, 6.6582 — in Nörvenich, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cologne Bonn Airport, about 34 km away.
Does ETNN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETNN 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 Nörvenich Air Base?
Nörvenich Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,003 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.