Medium airport · Sylt, Germany
Westerland Sylt Airport
Westerland Sylt Airport is a medium airport serving Sylt, Germany. Its IATA code is GWT. Its ICAO code is EDXW. It has 2 runways, longest 6,955 ft (CON). Elevation 51 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sylt, Germany |
|---|---|
| IATA code | GWT |
| ICAO code | EDXW |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 6,955 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 51 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 54.9132° N, 8.3405° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: https://www.flughafen-sylt.de — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Westerland Sylt Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Wadden Sea National Park · Denmark · 23.9 miles away
- Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park · Germany · 33.9 miles away
- Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park · Germany · 68.8 miles away
- Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park · Germany · 93.1 miles away
- Mols Bjerge National Park · Denmark · 123.3 miles away
- Schiermonnikoog National Park · Netherlands · 130.1 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Wyk auf Föhr Airport
17.5 miles awayHusum-Schwesing Airport
42.3 miles awaySkrydstrup Air Base
42.4 miles awayFlensburg-Schäferhaus Airport
42.4 miles awayEsbjerg Airport
43.2 miles awayMore airports in Germany
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport — its IATA code is GWT and its ICAO code is EDXW.
Where is Westerland Sylt Airport located?
Westerland Sylt Airport serves Sylt, Germany. Its coordinates are 54.9132° N, 8.3405° E.
How high is Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport sits at 51 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#2296
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylt_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.