Wiesbaden Army Airfield (ETOU)
Medium airport · Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Wiesbaden Army Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETOU |
| IATA | WIE |
| Elevation | 461 ft (141 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°2'59" E 8°19'31" 50.04980, 8.32540 |
| Location | Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 7,065 ft (2153 m) | 120 ft | ASP | Yes |
Wiesbaden Army Airfield at a glance
Wiesbaden Army Airfield is a medium airport in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany, known to airline systems as WIE. The field elevation of 461 ft (141 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETOU 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 7,065 ft (2153 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 ETOU 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 Wiesbaden Army Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mainz-Finthen Airfield | EDFZ | 16 km (9 NM) |
| Frankfurt Main Airport | EDDF | 17 km (9 NM) |
| Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport | EDFE | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Mannheim-City Airport | EDFM | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Siegerland Airport | EDGS | 75 km (41 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Wiesbaden Army Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 461 ft field elevation of Wiesbaden Army Airfield 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 Wiesbaden Army Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Wiesbaden Army Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Wiesbaden Army Airfield is ETOU, and its IATA code is WIE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Wiesbaden Army Airfield above sea level?
Wiesbaden Army Airfield sits at an elevation of 461 feet (141 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Wiesbaden Army Airfield located?
The airport lies at 50.0498, 8.3254 — in Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mainz-Finthen Airfield, about 16 km away.
Does ETOU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETOU 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 Wiesbaden Army Airfield?
Wiesbaden Army Airfield has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 7,065 ft (2153 m) with a ASP surface.