Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM): Codes, Runways & Location
Spangdahlem Air Base (IATA: SPM · ICAO: ETAD) is a medium-sized airport serving Trier, Germany. It lies at 49.9765° N, 6.6984° E, 1197 ft (365 m) above sea level.
Overview of Spangdahlem Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Trier in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code SPM and the ICAO code ETAD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Spangdahlem Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 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 1197 ft (365 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bitburg Airport (BBJ) about 10 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 ≈ 3,050 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spangdahlem Air Base
Where is Spangdahlem Air Base located?
Spangdahlem Air Base is located in Trier, Germany. Its coordinates are 49.9765° N, 6.6984° E.
What is the airport code for Spangdahlem Air Base?
Spangdahlem Air Base has an IATA code of SPM and an ICAO code of ETAD.
How long is the runway at Spangdahlem Air Base?
Spangdahlem Air Base's longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Spangdahlem Air Base have?
Spangdahlem Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Spangdahlem Air Base a major airport?
Spangdahlem Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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