Geilenkirchen Air Base

ETNG / GKE

Geilenkirchen, DE

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
13:50Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
19°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
5kt
210°
10+ km
Visibility
18,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,014
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

ETNG 141350Z AUTO 21005KT 170V250 9999 // FEW042/// OVC180/// 19/09 Q1014 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 296ft
FEW 4,200ft AGL
OVC 18,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,496ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
18,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
18,296ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,014 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,004 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (296 ft)
Pressure Alt
273 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 824 ft
ISA Deviation: +4.6°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
TNG
09
27 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 27
10,009 ft 147 ft CON 91°
↑ 2.5kt ↔ 4.3kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Geilenkirchen Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: ETNG
IATA Code: GKE
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 296 ft MSL

Location

City: Geilenkirchen
Country: DE
Latitude: 50.960800°
Longitude: 6.042420°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,009 ft
Width: 147 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Geilenkirchen Air Base

Geilenkirchen Air Base (ETNG/GKE) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Geilenkirchen, DE. The facility operates at an elevation of 296 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (09/27) with CON surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.