Operating times:
Mo–Th 0600-1600 UTC; Fr 0600-1600 UTC; Sa/Su/Hol 0800–SS, latest 1700 UTC
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: on request • Immigration: available
Runways
1 RWY, 1311m/4301ft 1 Runway, longest: 1311m/4301ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
07/25
Asphalt
Length
1311m
4301ft
4301ft
07/25
Asphalt
Length
1311m/4301ft
1311m/4301ft
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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↓ 3 kt
←R 1 kt
Wind
270° · 3 kt
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
11°C
Visibility
100m
QNH
1029 hPa
Ceiling
0 VV
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
100m
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
FG
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
VV000
2-Hour Trend
Becoming (BECMG)
[BLU+]
→ BLU+
METAR: 20 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ←R 1 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 1 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
05:00Z → 14:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 29005KT 9999 NSW SCT005]
Becoming (BECMG)
290° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 500ft
05:00Z → 14:00Z
LIFR
[30005KT 0402 FG BKN]
300° 5 kt · 402 m · Fog (FG) · Broken (BKN)
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
FG
09:00Z → 11:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 28007KT 9999 NSW BKN010]
Temporary (TEMPO)
280° 7 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 1000ft
07:00Z → 09:00Z
IFR
[TEMPO 30005KT 9999 NSW BKN006]
Temporary (TEMPO)
300° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 600ft
METAR ETHN 140620Z 27003KT 0100 FG VV000 12/11 Q1029 RED RED BECMG BLU+ TAF ETHN 140419Z 1405/1414 30005KT 0400 FG BKN000 BECMG 1405/1407 29005KT 9999 NSW SCT005 TEMPO 1407/1409 30005KT 9999 NSW BKN006 TEMPO 1409/1411 28007KT 9999 NSW BKN010
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Pilot Comments for ETHN
Johannes
Last update 2015-12-04: Good IFR training field (ILS/NDB). PAR unfortunately u/s. Outside radar ops hours, IFR training requires prior coordination with Langen ACC => check NOTAMs; times sometimes change several times per week.
- Rather old and thus very compact IFR approach procedures => saves time and allows more approaches, but they need to be flown precisely.
- Everyone very nice & friendly
- Coffee free of charge.
- Fees inexpensive: e.g. Grumman Tiger AA5 (999kg): landing 5,50€, IFR approach 12€
- MOGAS available
- At the approach end RWY 25, a road crosses the runway; it is closed by a red light during approaches.
- Busy helicopter traffic (civ + mil) is quite a show.
AirfieldBot
ETHN (Niederstetten) is a joint military and civil airfield offering both IFR and VFR approaches, including ILS and RNP procedures. Operations are described as friendly and relaxed, with both military and civil controllers accommodating. Runway length is 1336 meters with standard controlled airspace procedures; helicopter activity (civil and military) is common. Choice of runway direction may be possible in light wind conditions. Procedures may vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Landing fees are generally low. Example: landing fee about €10–€30.
A restaurant or café is present but not always open; coffee is often available regardless of restaurant hours, sometimes free of charge. Fuel is available but may be limited in quantity; advance inquiry is advised.
Customs can be arranged with prior notice via an online form on the airport website; officers may not always be present, but customs clearance is possible for international arrivals.
Ground transport options include occasional buses and taxis; the town of Niederstetten is about 4 km from the airfield. The overall atmosphere is welcoming, making ETHN suitable for general aviation visits.