Geilenkirchen Air Base (GKE): Codes, Runways & Location
Geilenkirchen Air Base (IATA: GKE · ICAO: ETNG) is a medium-sized airport serving Geilenkirchen, Germany. It lies at 50.9608° N, 6.0424° E, 296 ft (90 m) above sea level.
Overview of Geilenkirchen Air Base
Geilenkirchen Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Geilenkirchen in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code GKE and the ICAO code ETNG. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Geilenkirchen Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3051 m (10009 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 296 ft (90 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Aachen-Merzbrück Airport (AAH) about 18 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 ≈ 3,051 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Geilenkirchen Air Base
Where is Geilenkirchen Air Base located?
Geilenkirchen Air Base is located in Geilenkirchen, Germany. Its coordinates are 50.9608° N, 6.0424° E.
What is the airport code for Geilenkirchen Air Base?
Geilenkirchen Air Base has an IATA code of GKE and an ICAO code of ETNG.
How long is the runway at Geilenkirchen Air Base?
Geilenkirchen Air Base's longest runway is about 3051 m (10009 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Geilenkirchen Air Base have?
Geilenkirchen Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Geilenkirchen Air Base a major airport?
Geilenkirchen Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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