Illesheim Army Heliport

ETIK / ILH

Illesheim, DE

Last Updated
Jul 4, 18:55Z

Military Airport

Restricted

Dies ist ein Militärflugplatz der Bundeswehr. Zivilverkehr ist in der Regel nicht gestattet.

Access Notes:

Bundeswehr fields generally closed to civil traffic; some historical civil use

Consult official AIP (German AIP ENR 5.2) for current access procedures and restrictions.

Current Weather

Display Units
Aging 1 hour ago
18:55Z

🌇 Dusk
VFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
5 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR ETIK 041855Z AUTO 23005KT 9999 FEW180 22/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02220060 $

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,079 ft
FEW 18,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
18,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
19,079 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Illesheim Army Heliport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 18,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 1.1 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the southwest (230°) at 5 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 18,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 22°C (72°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating very dry conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,079 ft)
Pressure Alt
817 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,916 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.2°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TIK
6H
24H ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 6H/24H
Active: 24H
2,800 ft 100 ft CON
4.9 kt 0.9 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - ETIK

16,272 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.4%
MVFR
21.2%
IFR
16.5%
LIFR
6.9%

Illesheim Army Heliport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 23.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 32% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are June, May, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 32%
Direction Distribution:
E
12.4%
N
2.4%
S
6%
W
16.8%
NE
7.8%
NW
4.4%
SE
3.6%
SW
14.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 8.3°C
Range: -13°C to 38°C
-13°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.7%

Best Months for VFR

June May April

Statistics computed from 16,272 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Illesheim Army Heliport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ETIK
IATA Code: ILH
Type: heliport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,079 ft MSL

Location

City: Illesheim
Country: DE
Latitude: 49.473900°
Longitude: 10.388100°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 6H/24H
Length: 2,800 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Illesheim Army Heliport

Illesheim Army Heliport is a military facility. Civilian access may be restricted or require Prior Permission (PPR). Pilots should consult the DE AIP for current access procedures and restrictions.

Illesheim Army Heliport (ETIK/ILH) is located in Illesheim, DE at an elevation of 1,079 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (6H/24H), with the longest at 2,800 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 55.4% of the time based on 16,272 observations, ETIK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 23.4% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ETIK come from the W (270°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 30 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are June, May, April, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 8.3°C (47°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 28.91 to 30.52 inHg (979-1034 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 16,272 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.