Regional airport · Westerland, Germany
Westerland/Sylt
- Elevation
- 51 ft
- Coordinates
- 54°55′N 8°20′E
- Local time
- Europe/Berlin
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Field information
EDXW runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Westerland/Sylt (EDXW/GWT) has 2 runways; the longest, 14/32, is 6,955 ft (2,120 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 4. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at EDXW, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Europe/Berlin
Country
Germany
DE
Municipality
Sylt
Elevation
51 ft
Position
54.9132, 8.3405
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 4
Airport category
A
No special crew requirements
Runways · EDXW
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 06/24 | 5,564 ft (1,696 m) | 148 ft | concrete | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at EDXW.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Westerland/Sylt (EDXW / GWT) in Westerland, Germany, through one 24/7 OCC desk. EDXW is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at EDXW
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Germany
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Germany. Applicable permit lead times for Germany are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Germany are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at EDXW
Direct FBO and handler coordination at EDXW covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at EDXW
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at EDXW is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to EDXW
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for EDXW: 54° 54′ 48″ N 8° 20′ 26″ E; elevation 51 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Westerland
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Westerland. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EDXW.
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Cargo Operations at EDXW
Support for freighter operations into EDXW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where EDXW sits in the network
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Operating into EDXW?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Westerland/Sylt — one desk for the whole trip.