Wunstorf Air Base (ETNW)
Medium airport · Lower Saxony, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Wunstorf Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETNW |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 52°27'26" E 9°25'38" 52.45730, 9.42717 |
| Location | Lower Saxony, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,573 ft (1699 m) | 157 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08/26 | 8,199 ft (2499 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 08R/26L | 3,569 ft (1088 m) | 132 ft | GRS | No |
Wunstorf Air Base at a glance
Wunstorf Air Base is a medium airport in Lower Saxony, Germany. The field elevation of 187 ft (57 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETNW are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 08/26 — offers 8,199 ft (2499 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 ETNW 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 Wunstorf Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hannover Airport | EDDV | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Bückeburg Air Base | ETHB | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Celle Army Airfield | ETHC | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Faßberg Air Base | ETHS | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Diepholz Air Base | ETND | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wunstorf Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 187 ft field elevation of Wunstorf 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 Wunstorf Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Wunstorf Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Wunstorf Air Base is ETNW, 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 Wunstorf Air Base above sea level?
Wunstorf Air Base sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wunstorf Air Base located?
The airport lies at 52.4573, 9.4272 — in Lower Saxony, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hannover Airport, about 17 km away.
Does ETNW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETNW 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 Wunstorf Air Base?
Wunstorf Air Base has 3 runways. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,199 ft (2499 m) with a ASP surface.