Ingolstadt Manching Airport (ETSI)
Medium airport · Manching, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Ingolstadt Manching Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETSI |
| IATA | IGS |
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°42'57" E 11°32'2" 48.71570, 11.53400 |
| Location | Manching, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 8,002 ft (2439 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
| 06R/24L | 9,646 ft (2940 m) | 197 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ingolstadt Manching Airport at a glance
Ingolstadt Manching Airport is a medium airport in Manching, Bavaria, Germany, known to airline systems as IGS. The field elevation of 1,202 ft (366 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETSI 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 — 06R/24L — offers 9,646 ft (2940 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06R points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETSI 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 Ingolstadt Manching Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neuburg Air Base | ETSN | 24 km (13 NM) |
| Landshut Airfield | EDML | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Munich Airport | EDDM | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Augsburg Airport | EDMA | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Hohenfels Army Airfield | ETIH | 60 km (32 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ingolstadt Manching Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,202 ft field elevation of Ingolstadt Manching Airport 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 Ingolstadt Manching Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ingolstadt Manching Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ingolstadt Manching Airport is ETSI, and its IATA code is IGS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ingolstadt Manching Airport above sea level?
Ingolstadt Manching Airport sits at an elevation of 1,202 feet (366 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ingolstadt Manching Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.7157, 11.5340 — in Manching, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Neuburg Air Base, about 24 km away.
Does ETSI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETSI 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 Ingolstadt Manching Airport?
Ingolstadt Manching Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06R/24L, measures 9,646 ft (2940 m) with a PEM surface.