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Helgoland-Düne Airport (EDXH/HGL) — Helgoland, Germany

Helgoland-Düne Airport (EDXH/HGL) serves Helgoland, Germany. This is a small airport with 3 runways (03/21, 06/24). Field elevation is 8 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: EDXH
  • Name: Helgoland-Düne Airport
  • Type: small_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 54.18528
  • Longitude: 7.915833
  • Elevation: 8 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Helgoland
  • IATA Code: HGL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03/21

  • Designation: 03/21
  • Dimensions: 371x20m
  • Surface: concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 06/24

  • Designation: 06/24
  • Dimensions: 258x12m
  • Surface: concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 15/33

  • Designation: 15/33
  • Dimensions: 480x30m
  • Surface: concrete
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: N/A
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 128.525, 122.455 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: 0620-1000 UTC

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: +49 4725 311
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +49 4725 311
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: 5700 kg, HEL 10000 kg, GLD (P), UL triple-axled. 100 hr experience as pilot in command required. Approaches in commercial air transport of passengers are permitted with at least twin-engine aircraft only. Pilots of these aircraft will have to perform type familiarization and test flights with the respective aircraft type prior to their first flight. Flightplan for UL triple-axled and powered gliders required.

Customs

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Phone: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: Nicht / Not AVBL. Anmerkung: Helgoland gehört nicht zum Zollgebiet der EU. Zollrechtlich handelt es sich damit bei jedem Flug von der Insel um eine Reise aus einem Nicht-EU-Staat. Daher gelten bei Flügen von Helgoland zu anderen nationalen und internationalen Flugplätzen die ent- sprechenden zollrechtlichen Bestimmungen bzw. muss nach der Landung auch auf nationalen Flugplätzen mit entsprechenden Kontrollen gerechnet werden. siehe auch: www.helgoland.de/service/zollbestimmungenHelgoland Note: Helgoland is nOT part of the customs territory of the EU. Under customs legislation, each flight from the island is viewed as a trip from a non-EU State. Therefore, the relevant customs regulations apply to flights from Helgoland to other national and international aerodromes and, after landing, the corresponding checks must be expected, even at national aerodromes. See also: www.helgoland.de/service/zollbestimmungen/

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: N/A

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Germany Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 5d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A (no permit needed). EASA TCO not required for overflight-only operations.
  • Landing Lead Time: 2 full working days (individual flights, Sat/Sun not counted). 4 weeks (chains of 4+ flights in a series). First-time applicants: allow additional time for documentation review.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply.

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Active NOTAMs

E2177/26 warning
No fuel available
FUEL 100LL NOT AVBL.
2026-05-20 06:49:00 2026-08-19 16:30:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does EDXH require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Helgoland-Düne Airport (Germany).
Does EDXH require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Helgoland-Düne Airport.
Where is EDXH located?
Helgoland-Düne Airport (EDXH) is located in Helgoland, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDXH?
The IATA code for Helgoland-Düne Airport is HGL.
How long is the runway at EDXH?
The main runway at Helgoland-Düne Airport (03/21) measures 371x20m.
Is EDXH a port of entry?
Yes, Helgoland-Düne Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.