What is the tower frequency at EDXW?

The tower frequency at Sylt is 119.75 MHz.

Does EDXW require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sylt (Germany).

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Sylt

Sylt (EDXW/GWT) serves Sylt, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (06/24, 14/32). Field elevation is 51 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: EDXW
Name: Sylt
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 54.9132
Longitude: 8.34047
Elevation: 51 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: Sylt
IATA Code: GWT
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: 1.3 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 5564 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 6955 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 119.750 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 4.00-8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum charge EUR 30
Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-4.00 per tonne MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: Local VAT applicable on all fees.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available during airport operating hours.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Available for piston aircraft. May require advance notice at smaller airfields.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

Restrictions

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Curfew End: %H:%i
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Minimum Chapter 3 compliance required. Night curfew 22:00-06:00 local time. Deviations subject to prior approval. Noise abatement procedures in effect.

Alternates

EDXF

ICAO: EDXF
Name: Schaferhaus
Distance (NM): 36.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EKEB

ICAO: EKEB
Name: Esbjerg
Distance (NM): 37.5
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EKVD

ICAO: EKVD
Name: Vamdrup
Distance (NM): 46.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EKSB

ICAO: EKSB
Name: Sonderborg
Distance (NM): 50.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EKBI

ICAO: EKBI
Name: Billund
Distance (NM): 56.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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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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Nearby Airports

EDXY Wyk auf Föhr Airport 15 NM EDXK Sonderlandeplatz Leck 23 NM EDXF Schaferhaus 37 NM EDXJ Husum-Schwesing Airport 37 NM EDXO St. Peter-Ording Airport 38 NM EDXH Helgoland-Düne Airport 46 NM EDXB Heide-Büsum Airport 50 NM EDXC Flugplatz Schleswig-Kropp 51 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at EDXW?: The tower frequency at Sylt is 119.75 MHz.
What fuel is available at EDXW?: Sylt offers Jet A-1, 100LL.
Does EDXW require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sylt (Germany).

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