What are the operating hours of EDXW?

Sylt operates from 08:00 to 16:00 (on request).

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).

Where is EDXW located?

Sylt (EDXW) is located in Sylt, Germany.

How long is the runway at EDXW?

The main runway at Sylt (06/24) measures 5564 X 148.

Does EDXW have an ILS approach?

Yes, Sylt has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.

Is EDXW a port of entry?

Yes, Sylt is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Sylt (EDXW/GWT) — Sylt, Germany

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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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 3/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Sep 11

13 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 11 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z

2026-08-292026-09-11

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-03

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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: EDGG
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: 35/R/B/X/T
Lighting: N/A
NAVAIDs: DME, NDB
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: No instrument approaches. Surface in poor condition (pilot reports 2025). Lighting not published.

Runway 14/32

Designation: 14/32
Dimensions: 6955 X 148
Surface: CON
PCN: 80/R/B/X/T
Lighting: HIRL, REIL, MALSF (RWY 14), ALSF-I (RWY 32)
NAVAIDs: DME (WES 111.50), NDB (SLT 387 kHz)
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, LOC/DME, NDB(GPS), RNAV
Remarks: ILS CAT I on RWY 32. REIL both ends. Edge lights with intensity control. Threshold lights both ends.

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Frequencies

Tower: 119.750 MHz
Ground: No dedicated ground frequency — tower (119.75 MHz) handles all ground movements. ATIS: 118.40 MHz, 124.070 MHz
Operations: 125.100 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 136.225 MHz
ATIS: 118.400 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday 08:00 – 16:00

Tuesday 08:00 – 16:00

Wednesday 08:00 – 16:00

Thursday 08:00 – 16:00

Friday 08:00 – 16:00

Saturday 08:00 – 16:00

Sunday 08:00 – 16:00

Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: Summer 08:00-16:00 UTC (10:00-18:00 CEST). Winter 09:00-15:30 UTC. Operations outside hours by PPR with CTR activation fee EUR 180-393/hr. Tower hours same as airport.

Contacts

AIS Tel: +49 4651 920635
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: +49 4651 920612
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: https://www.flughafen-sylt.de
Remarks: GAT: +49 4651 920635. Email: [email protected]. PPR via [email protected]

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: [email protected]
Remarks: PPR required especially outside tower hours. Significant surcharges outside standard hours.

Customs

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Phone: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: Yes
Remarks: On request, 2 hours prior notice required. Auto-notified for Norway arrivals.

Fees

Landing Fee: EUR 4.00-8.00 per tonne MTOW, minimum EUR 30
Parking Fee: EUR 2.00-4.00 per tonne MTOW per hour
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: EUR
Remarks: IFR approach fee EUR 9.40-32.40. Passenger charge EUR 5.50-10.40/pax. Overnight parking EUR 4.64-26.68/day. PPR surcharges outside tower hours. All fees +19% VAT.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Available during operating hours. Provider: Total. Self-service or staff-assisted at Apron 2. BP Flightcard accepted. CO2 levy (BEHG) applies.

Fuel Type: 100LL
Price/L: 2.82
Last Updated: 2026-04-03
Remarks: Gross price EUR 2.82/L (net EUR 2.37/L). Self-service at Apron 2. BP Flightcard, cash, EC-card, credit cards accepted. Tax-free option available. Updated Mar 2026.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: APIS required for all non-Schengen flights (since Oct 2016). Intra-Schengen exempt. Schengen area. Terminal 1 handles international flights.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: 20:00
Curfew End: 04:00
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: Strong crosswinds common. High-visibility vest mandatory on apron. Additional quiet period 13:00-15:00 local time (flights prohibited). Night curfew 20:00-04:00 local time.

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 for non-Schengen arrivals with 1 hour prior notice.

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.

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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

C3573/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD HR OF SER ARE NOW: DLY 0800-1600, OTHER TIMES PPR. SKED FLT NOT AFFECTED.

2026-08-13 11:25:00 2026-10-24 23:59:00

C3939/26 caution

Apron closed

APN 4 CLSD DUE TO WIP.

2026-09-04 12:30:00 2026-09-14 23:59:00

C3668/26 caution

ILS procedure changed

CHANGES TO APCH ILS RWY 32: ADD 9.7 DME IWES AT SYLTA. ADD 14.7 DME IWES AT XW007. REF AIP AD 2 EDXW 4-2-1 DATED 27 NOV 2025.

2026-08-17 07:13:00 2026-11-17 07:30:00

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Nearby Airports

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 ETNH Hohn Air Base 55 NM EDXR Rendsburg-Schachtholm Airfield 60 NM EDXM Flugplatz St. Michaelisdonn 63 NM EDXN Nordholz-Spieka Airfield 70 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of EDXW?: Sylt operates from 08:00 to 16:00 (on request).
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).
Does EDXW require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Sylt.
Where is EDXW located?: Sylt (EDXW) is located in Sylt, Germany.
What is the IATA code for EDXW?: The IATA code for Sylt is GWT.
How long is the runway at EDXW?: The main runway at Sylt (06/24) measures 5564 X 148.
Does EDXW have an ILS approach?: Yes, Sylt has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
Is EDXW a port of entry?: Yes, Sylt is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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