Lechfeld Air Base (ETSL)
Medium airport · Graben, Bavaria, Germany
Airport data
| Name | Lechfeld Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | ETSL |
| Elevation | 1,822 ft (555 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°11'8" E 10°51'40" 48.18550, 10.86120 |
| Location | Graben, Bavaria, Germany |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 8,012 ft (2442 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
Lechfeld Air Base at a glance
Lechfeld Air Base is a medium airport in Graben, Bavaria, Germany. The field elevation of 1,822 ft (555 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at ETSL 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, 03/21, offers 8,012 ft (2442 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for ETSL 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 Lechfeld Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Airport | EDMA | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Oberpfaffenhofen Airport | EDMO | 33 km (18 NM) |
| Memmingen Allgau Airport | EDJA | 51 km (28 NM) |
| Neuburg Air Base | ETSN | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Laupheim Air Base | ETHL | 71 km (38 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lechfeld Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,822 ft field elevation of Lechfeld 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 Lechfeld Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Lechfeld Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Lechfeld Air Base is ETSL, 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 Lechfeld Air Base above sea level?
Lechfeld Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,822 feet (555 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lechfeld Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.1855, 10.8612 — in Graben, Bavaria, Germany, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Augsburg Airport, about 27 km away.
Does ETSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for ETSL 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 Lechfeld Air Base?
Lechfeld Air Base has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 8,012 ft (2442 m) with a CON surface.