Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL): Codes, Runways & Location
Kiel-Holtenau Airport (IATA: KEL · ICAO: EDHK) is a medium-sized airport serving Kiel, Germany. It lies at 54.3796° N, 10.1453° E, 102 ft (31 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kiel-Holtenau Airport
Kiel-Holtenau Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Kiel in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code KEL and the ICAO code EDHK. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Kiel-Holtenau Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1260 m (4134 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 surfaces: asphalt, grass. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 102 ft (31 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Neumünster Airport (EUM) about 36 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 ≈ 1,260 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kiel-Holtenau Airport
Where is Kiel-Holtenau Airport located?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport is located in Kiel, Germany. Its coordinates are 54.3796° N, 10.1453° E.
What is the airport code for Kiel-Holtenau Airport?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport has an IATA code of KEL and an ICAO code of EDHK.
How long is the runway at Kiel-Holtenau Airport?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport's longest runway is about 1260 m (4134 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Kiel-Holtenau Airport have?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, grass surfacing.
Is Kiel-Holtenau Airport a major airport?
Kiel-Holtenau Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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