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

At a glance

Tower
122.2
Runways
05/23
Elevation
1,197 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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71% Data Complete 37 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
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 · Oct 26
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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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: Not recorded
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • 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

P8788/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AFLD OPERATING HOURS ARE MON 0500Z THROUGH SAT 2100Z++, SUN 0500Z-2100Z++
2026-10-24 20:05 UTC 2027-01-01 23:59 UTC
P8154/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AFLD OPERATING HOURS ARE MON 0400Z THROUGH SAT 2000Z, SUN 0400Z-2000Z
2026-10-05 14:09 UTC 2027-01-01 23:59 UTC
P8078/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD OPERATING HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS: MON-FRI 24-HOUR OPERATIONS. SAT-SUN 0400Z-2000Z.
2026-10-01 13:07 UTC 2027-01-01 23:59 UTC

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Airport History

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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?
It depends on the flight. Private flights generally exempt from permits. Airport PPR may apply. Permit details for 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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