Westerland Sylt Airport

EDXW / GWT

Sylt, DE

Last Updated
Sep 16, 05:50 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
05:50Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
26kt
280°
10+ km
Visibility
2,400ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR EDXW 160550Z AUTO 28026KT 9999 // BKN024/// BKN031/// 16/12 Q0998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 51ft
BKN 2,400ft AGL
BKN 3,100ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
2,400ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,451ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,100ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,151ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
DXW
06
24 ✈️
14
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 06/24
Active: 24
5,564 ft 148 ft ASP 60°
↑ 19.9kt ↔ 16.7kt
40° angle
14/32 6,955 ft 148 ft CON 144°
↓ 18.7kt ↔ 18.1kt
136° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Westerland Sylt Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: EDXW
IATA Code: GWT
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 51 ft MSL

Location

City: Sylt
Country: DE
Latitude: 54.913200°
Longitude: 8.340470°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 06/24
Length: 5,564 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 14/32
Length: 6,955 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
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About Westerland Sylt Airport

Westerland Sylt Airport (EDXW/GWT) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Sylt, DE. The facility operates at an elevation of 51 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (06/24, 14/32) with ASP and CON surfaces . 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.