Wittmundhafen Air Base (ETNT)
Medium airport · Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Wittmundhafen Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETNT |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 53°32'52" E 7°40'2" 53.54780, 7.66733 |
| Location | Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 8,005 ft (2440 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wittmundhafen Air Base at a glance
Wittmundhafen Air Base is a medium airport in Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany. The field elevation of 26 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETNT 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, 07/25, offers 8,005 ft (2440 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETNT 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 Wittmundhafen Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase | ETMN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Groningen Airport Eelde | EHGG | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Bremen Airport | EDDW | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Leeuwarden Air Base | EHLW | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wittmundhafen Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 26 ft field elevation of Wittmundhafen 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 Wittmundhafen Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Wittmundhafen Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Wittmundhafen Air Base is ETNT, 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 Wittmundhafen Air Base above sea level?
Wittmundhafen Air Base sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wittmundhafen Air Base located?
The airport lies at 53.5478, 7.6673 — in Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase, about 70 km away.
Does ETNT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETNT 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 Wittmundhafen Air Base?
Wittmundhafen Air Base has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 8,005 ft (2440 m) with a ASP surface.