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Regional Airport · Germany

EDXWGWT

Westerland Sylt Airport

Sylt, Germany

ICAO

EDXW

IATA

GWT

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

51 ft

Country

Germany

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at EDXW

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Westerland Sylt Airport (EDXW / GWT) in Sylt, Germany, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

EDXW is listed in our network as a regional airport with high traffic. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

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.

Westerland Sylt Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4; airport category A as published.

Jet A1 Fuel at EDXW

Fuel on record at Westerland Sylt Airport: Jet fuel & Avgas. Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors.

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′ 47″ N 8° 20′ 24″ E; elevation 51 ft; local time UTC+1.

Crew & Passenger Services in Sylt

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sylt.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at EDXW.

Cargo Operations at EDXW

Support for freighter operations into EDXW covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Westerland Sylt Airport

Latitude
54° 54′ 47″ N
Longitude
8° 20′ 24″ E
ICAO code
EDXW
IATA code
GWT
Municipality
Sylt
Timezone
UTC+1
Traffic
High
Fuel Type
Jet fuel & Avgas
Fire Category
ICAO Cat 4
Airport Category
A
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To GWT?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EDXW.

Submit flight inquiry for EDXW

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – EDXW

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Westerland Sylt Airport?

The ICAO code is EDXW and the IATA code is GWT.

Is Jet A1 available at EDXW?

Yes. Fuel on record at Westerland Sylt Airport is Jet fuel & Avgas; into-plane pricing and fuel releases are arranged by our OCC.

What is the fire category at EDXW?

Westerland Sylt Airport publishes rescue and fire fighting cover of ICAO Cat 4.

What time zone does EDXW operate in?

Westerland Sylt Airport operates on UTC+1.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for EDXW?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for EDXW.