Ramstein Air Base (RMS): Codes, Runways & Location
Ramstein Air Base (IATA: RMS · ICAO: ETAR) is a medium-sized airport serving Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. It lies at 49.4369° N, 7.6003° E, 776 ft (237 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ramstein-Miesenbach in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code RMS and the ICAO code ETAR. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Ramstein Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 776 ft (237 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Zweibrücken Airport (ZQW) about 29 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 ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ramstein Air Base
Where is Ramstein Air Base located?
Ramstein Air Base is located in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. Its coordinates are 49.4369° N, 7.6003° E.
What is the airport code for Ramstein Air Base?
Ramstein Air Base has an IATA code of RMS and an ICAO code of ETAR.
How long is the runway at Ramstein Air Base?
Ramstein Air Base's longest runway is about 3200 m (10498 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ramstein Air Base have?
Ramstein Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ramstein Air Base a major airport?
Ramstein Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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