Westerland Sylt Airport

IATA CodeGWT

ICAO CodeEDXW

Country Germany

Aerial view of Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Sylt

Sylt, Germany

Location

UTC

Timezone

54.9132 N, 8.3405 E

Coordinates

51 ft (16 m)

Elevation

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What is Westerland Sylt Airport?

Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT/EDXW) is Medium Airport serving Sylt in Germany. Located at coordinates 54.9132 N, 8.3405 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

15°C

Overcast

Feels Like 7°C

Humidity81%

Wind22 km/h

Visibility10 km

Local Time

00:10:26

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone

UTC

Region: Germany

Continent: Europe

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Where is Westerland Sylt Airport on Map?

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Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere

ContinentEurope

Country

Germany (DE)

CitySylt

Latitude54.9132

Longitude8.34047

Coordinates54.9132° N, 8.34047° E

Elevation51 ft (16 m)

GPS CodeEDXW

Region CodeDE-SH

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Runways at Westerland Sylt Airport

Westerland Sylt Airport has 4 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

14/32

Primary

Length

2,120 m6,955 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

14/32

Runway 2

Length

2,120 m6,955 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

06/24

Runway 3

Length

1,696 m5,564 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

06/24

Runway 4

Length

1,696 m5,564 ft

Width

45 m148 ft

Surface

Concrete

Terminals at Westerland Sylt Airport

Westerland Sylt Airport has 1 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Terminal 1

Radio Frequencies at Westerland Sylt Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Westerland Sylt Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

Type	Frequency	Description
AFIS	125.100 MHz	Langen Information
ATIS	118.400 MHz	Sylt ATIS
INFO	119.750 MHz	Sylt Radio
RDR	136.225 MHz	BREMEN RADAR
TWR	119.750 MHz	SYLT Tower / Turm

Navigation Aids at Westerland Sylt Airport

Radio navigation aids (navaids) associated with Westerland Sylt Airport. These are ground-based electronic devices that help pilots navigate and land safely.

DMEWES

Westerland

111.50 MHz

CH 052X

49 ft

NDBSLT

Sylt

387 kHz

About Westerland Sylt Airport

Sylt Airport is an airport on the German island of Sylt, located in the municipality of the same name. It mostly features summer seasonal scheduled traffic to major German cities as well as general aviation and gliding. The airport is also referred to as Westerland/Sylt, referencing Westerland, a well-known part of the municipality of Sylt which, however, is not the nearest settlement to the airport.

Airport Analysis for Westerland Sylt Airport

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Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL)

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Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM)

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Distance to Major Cities

Flight distances and estimated travel times from Westerland Sylt Airport to major world cities.

1,478 km1 h 51 m flight

Moscow

Russia

1,840 km2 h 18 m flight

Madrid

Spain

1,841 km2 h 18 m flight

Istanbul

Turkey

2,164 km2 h 42 m flight

Cairo

Egypt

3,310 km4 h 8 m flight

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5,035 km6 h 18 m flight

New York

United States

5,973 km7 h 28 m flight

Mumbai

India

6,664 km8 h 20 m flight

Nearby Cities to Westerland Sylt Airport

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TinnumSchleswig-Holstein

2 km2 min drive

WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein

2 km2 min drive

KeitumSchleswig-Holstein

3 km3 min drive

Sylt-OstSchleswig-Holstein

7 km7 min drive

ListSchleswig-Holstein

13 km13 min drive

Emmelsbüll-HorsbüllSchleswig-Holstein

25 km25 min drive

Wyk auf FöhrSchleswig-Holstein

29 km29 min drive

NiebüllSchleswig-Holstein

34 km34 min drive

SüderlügumSchleswig-Holstein

37 km37 min drive

Risum-LindholmSchleswig-Holstein

38 km38 min drive

LadelundSchleswig-Holstein

44 km44 min drive

LeckSchleswig-Holstein

44 km44 min drive

AchtrupSchleswig-Holstein

46 km46 min drive

LangenhornSchleswig-Holstein

46 km46 min drive

PellwormSchleswig-Holstein

48 km48 min drive

BordelumSchleswig-Holstein

49 km49 min drive

StadumSchleswig-Holstein

50 km50 min drive

BredstedtSchleswig-Holstein

52 km52 min drive

BreklumSchleswig-Holstein

54 km54 min drive

DrelsdorfSchleswig-Holstein

57 km57 min drive

SchafflundSchleswig-Holstein

57 km57 min drive

Closest States to Westerland Sylt Airport

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Schleswig-HolsteinSH

117 km40 airports

HamburgHH

186 km11 airports

BremenHB

206 km4 airports

Lower SaxonyNI

272 km130 airports

Mecklenburg-VorpommernMV

302 km38 airports

North Rhine-WestphaliaNW

390 km175 airports

BrandenburgBB

392 km217 cities

Saxony-AnhaltST

397 km58 airports

BerlinBE

426 km13 airports

ThuringiaTH

465 km57 airports

HesseHE

477 km126 airports

SaxonySN

534 km92 airports

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport?

The IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport is GWT. The ICAO code is EDXW. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.

Where is Westerland Sylt Airport located?

Westerland Sylt Airport is located in Sylt, Germany. The airport's coordinates are 54.9132 N, 8.3405 E.

What is the timezone at Westerland Sylt Airport?

Westerland Sylt Airport operates in the UTC timezone.

What is the elevation of Westerland Sylt Airport?

Westerland Sylt Airport is located at an elevation of 51 feet (16 meters) above sea level.