Illesheim Army Heliport

ETIK / ILH

Illesheim, DE

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:10Z

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
Fresh 30 min ago
07:10Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
1°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
4 kt
70°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1024 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

SPECI ETIK 050710Z AUTO 07004KT 4000 BR CLR 01/00 A3025 RMK AO2 VIS 3200V4000 SLP255 $
QNH
1024 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,079 ft)
Pressure Alt
757 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -664 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF ETIK 041500Z 0415/0521 21003KT 9999 FEW045 QNH3035INS BECMG 0423/0500 VRB03KT 2400 BR SKC QNH3017INS BECMG 0508/0509 VRB03KT 9999 NSW FEW040 QNH3036INS TX15/0415Z TN02/0505Z LAST NO AMD AFT 0422 NEXT 0507
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:39Z BASE
+0h
VFR 210° 3 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z BECMG
+1h
LIFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 0.507 km

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: 6H
2,800 ft 100 ft CON
3.9 kt 0.7 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

10,520 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
39.7%
MVFR
26.6%
IFR
23.6%
LIFR
10%

Illesheim Army Heliport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 39.7% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 33.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 32.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -13°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 32.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
8.1%
E
15.2%
SE
4.8%
S
6.8%
SW
14.2%
W
14.3%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.5°C
Range: -13°C to 31°C
-13°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.9%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Statistics computed from 10,520 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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

ETIK is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 39.7% of the time across 10,520 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 33.6% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at ETIK come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (32.4% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, October, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -13°C (9°F) to 31°C (88°F), averaging 5.5°C (42°F). 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 10,520 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 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.