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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↓ 4 kt
←R 1 kt
Wind
270° · 4 kt
Temperature
12°C
Dew point
12°C
Visibility
6km
QNH
1030 hPa
Ceiling
300 BKN
Potential hazards:
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BKN003
2-Hour Trend
Becoming (BECMG)
[BLU+]
→ BLU+
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
BKN 300ft
METAR: 22 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | ←R 1 kt | 4 kt ↑ |
| 07 | →L 1 kt | 4 kt ↓ |
08:00Z → 17:00Z
LIFR
[29005KT 2993 BR BKN004]
290° 5 kt · 3.0 km · Mist (BR) · Broken (BKN) 400ft
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BR
08:00Z → 09:00Z
LIFR
[TEMPO 28003KT 0402 FG BKN001]
Temporary (TEMPO)
280° 3 kt · 402 m · Fog (FG) · Broken (BKN) 100ft
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
BKN001
Reduced visibility or low ceiling conditions.
TEMPO FG
08:00Z → 17:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 28005KT 9999 NSW SCT015]
Becoming (BECMG)
280° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Scattered (SCT) 1500ft
10:00Z → 13:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 28007KT 9999 NSW BKN015]
Temporary (TEMPO)
280° 7 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · Broken (BKN) 1500ft
METAR ETHN 140820Z 27004KT 6000 BKN003 12/12 Q1030 YLO YLO BECMG BLU+ TAF ETHN 140715Z 1408/1417 29005KT 3000 BR BKN004 TEMPO 1408/1409 28003KT 0400 FG BKN001 BECMG 1408/1410 28005KT 9999 NSW SCT015 TEMPO 1410/1413 28007KT 9999 NSW BKN015
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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.