Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT): Codes, Runways & Location
Westerland Sylt Airport (IATA: GWT · ICAO: EDXW) is a medium-sized airport serving Sylt, Germany. It lies at 54.9132° N, 8.3405° E, 51 ft (16 m) above sea level.
Overview of Westerland Sylt Airport
Westerland Sylt Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sylt in Germany. It is identified by the IATA code GWT and the ICAO code EDXW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Westerland Sylt Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 2120 m (6955 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 51 ft (16 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Wyk auf Föhr Airport (OHR) about 28 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 ≈ 2,120 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westerland Sylt Airport
Where is Westerland Sylt Airport located?
Westerland Sylt Airport is located in Sylt, Germany. Its coordinates are 54.9132° N, 8.3405° E.
What is the airport code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport has an IATA code of GWT and an ICAO code of EDXW.
How long is the runway at Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport's longest runway is about 2120 m (6955 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Westerland Sylt Airport have?
Westerland Sylt Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Westerland Sylt Airport a major airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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