Schleswig Air Base (ETNS)
Medium airport · Jagel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Schleswig Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETNS |
| IATA | WBG |
| Elevation | 70 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 54°27'33" E 9°30'59" 54.45930, 9.51633 |
| Location | Jagel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 07/25 | 6,554 ft (1998 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Schleswig Air Base at a glance
Schleswig Air Base is a medium airport in Jagel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, known to airline systems as WBG. The field elevation of 70 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETNS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 05/23 — offers 8,003 ft (2439 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETNS 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 Schleswig Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hohn Air Base | ETNH | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Kiel-Holtenau Airport | EDHK | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Sønderborg Airport | EKSB | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Skrydstrup Air Base | EKSP | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Westerland Sylt Airport | EDXW | 91 km (49 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Schleswig Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 70 ft field elevation of Schleswig 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 Schleswig Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Schleswig Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Schleswig Air Base is ETNS, and its IATA code is WBG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Schleswig Air Base above sea level?
Schleswig Air Base sits at an elevation of 70 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Schleswig Air Base located?
The airport lies at 54.4593, 9.5163 — in Jagel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hohn Air Base, about 16 km away.
Does ETNS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETNS 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 Schleswig Air Base?
Schleswig Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,003 ft (2439 m) with a ASP surface.