Lechfeld Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Lechfeld Air Base (ICAO: ETSL) is a medium-sized airport serving Graben, Germany. It lies at 48.1855° N, 10.8612° E, 1822 ft (555 m) above sea level.
Overview of Lechfeld Air Base
Lechfeld Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Graben in Germany. It is identified by the ICAO code ETSL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Lechfeld Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2442 m (8012 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 1822 ft (555 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Augsburg Airport (AGB) about 27 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 ≈ 2,442 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lechfeld Air Base
Where is Lechfeld Air Base located?
Lechfeld Air Base is located in Graben, Germany. Its coordinates are 48.1855° N, 10.8612° E.
What is the airport code for Lechfeld Air Base?
Lechfeld Air Base has an ICAO code of ETSL.
How long is the runway at Lechfeld Air Base?
Lechfeld Air Base's longest runway is about 2442 m (8012 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Lechfeld Air Base have?
Lechfeld Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Lechfeld Air Base a major airport?
Lechfeld Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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