What is the tower frequency at ETAD?

The tower frequency at Spangdahlem Air Base is 122.2 MHz.

Does ETAD require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Spangdahlem Air Base (Germany).

Where is ETAD located?

Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD) is located in Trier, Germany.

What is the IATA code for ETAD?

The IATA code for Spangdahlem Air Base is SPM.

How long is the runway at ETAD?

The main runway at Spangdahlem Air Base (05/23) measures 3050x45m.

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Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD/SPM) — Trier, Germany

Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD/SPM) serves Trier, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (05/23). Field elevation is 1197 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 03:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

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: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ETAD
Name: Spangdahlem Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 49.972698
Longitude: 6.6925
Elevation: 1197 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: Trier
IATA Code: SPM
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 05/23

Designation: 05/23
Dimensions: 3050x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.200 MHz
Ground: 138.800 MHz
Operations: 141.775, 131.975 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 314.600 MHz
ATIS: 143.425 MHz

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: 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

Immigration

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

Airport Services

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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

P6220/26 warning

ILS out of service

ILS NOT AVBL FOR RWY 22

2026-07-24 06:30:00 2026-07-30 23:59:00

P6219/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS NOT AVBL FOR RWY 04 - NOTAM CNL

2026-07-24 06:20:30 Until further notice

P6100/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AERDROME OPEN FOR OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY OUTSIDE OF PUBLISHED OPERATING HOURS WITH PPR COORDINATION/APPROVAL FROM AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT. DSN: 314-452-6633.

2026-07-21 08:00:00 2026-10-21 23:59:00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ETAD?: The tower frequency at Spangdahlem Air Base is 122.2 MHz.
Does ETAD require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Spangdahlem Air Base (Germany).
Where is ETAD located?: Spangdahlem Air Base (ETAD) is located in Trier, Germany.
What is the IATA code for ETAD?: The IATA code for Spangdahlem Air Base is SPM.
How long is the runway at ETAD?: The main runway at Spangdahlem Air Base (05/23) measures 3050x45m.

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