Schleswig Air Base (WBG): Codes, Runways & Location
Schleswig Air Base (IATA: WBG · ICAO: ETNS) is a medium-sized airport serving Jagel, Germany. It lies at 54.4593° N, 9.5163° E, 70 ft (21 m) above sea level.
Overview of Schleswig Air Base
Schleswig Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jagel in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code WBG and the ICAO code ETNS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Schleswig Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2439 m (8003 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 70 ft (21 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hohn Air Base about 16 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 ≈ 2,439 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Schleswig Air Base
Where is Schleswig Air Base located?
Schleswig Air Base is located in Jagel, Germany. Its coordinates are 54.4593° N, 9.5163° E.
What is the airport code for Schleswig Air Base?
Schleswig Air Base has an IATA code of WBG and an ICAO code of ETNS.
How long is the runway at Schleswig Air Base?
Schleswig Air Base's longest runway is about 2439 m (8003 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Schleswig Air Base have?
Schleswig Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Schleswig Air Base a major airport?
Schleswig Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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