Essen-Mülheim Airport (ESS): Codes, Runways & Location
Essen-Mülheim Airport (IATA: ESS · ICAO: EDLE) is a small airport serving Essen, Germany. It lies at 51.4023° N, 6.9373° E, 424 ft (129 m) above sea level.
Overview of Essen-Mülheim Airport
Essen-Mülheim Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Essen in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code ESS and the ICAO code EDLE. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Essen-Mülheim Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1553 m (5095 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 424 ft (129 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) about 17 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,553 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Essen-Mülheim Airport
Where is Essen-Mülheim Airport located?
Essen-Mülheim Airport is located in Essen, Germany. Its coordinates are 51.4023° N, 6.9373° E.
What is the airport code for Essen-Mülheim Airport?
Essen-Mülheim Airport has an IATA code of ESS and an ICAO code of EDLE.
How long is the runway at Essen-Mülheim Airport?
Essen-Mülheim Airport's longest runway is about 1553 m (5095 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Essen-Mülheim Airport have?
Essen-Mülheim Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Essen-Mülheim Airport a major airport?
Essen-Mülheim Airport is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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