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Nordholz Naval Airbase (ETMN/FCN) — Cuxhaven, Germany

Nordholz Naval Airbase (ETMN/FCN) serves Cuxhaven, Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (08/26). Field elevation is 74 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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67% Data Complete 35 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Jul 23
20 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 6 on the ground · busiest hour 12:00Z
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
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: ETMN
  • Name: Nordholz Naval Airbase
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 53.7677
  • Longitude: 8.6585
  • Elevation: 74 ft
  • Country: Germany
  • Municipality: Cuxhaven
  • IATA Code: FCN
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Berlin
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 08/26

  • Designation: 08/26
  • Dimensions: 2439x45m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.100, 131.265 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 125.100, 128.525 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: 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

P5767/26 caution
Aerodrome closed
AD CLSD DUE TO LCL CEREMONY
2026-09-15 11:45:00 2026-09-15 19:00:00
M1613/26 critical
Overflying restricted
OVERFLIGHT PROHIBITED BELOW 1000FT RADIUS 0.15NM AROUND PSN 534621N0083850E DUE TO SAFETY REASONS.
2026-05-22 06:06:00 2026-08-11 16:00:00
P4805/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
PPR 24 HRS.
2026-06-02 12:03:00 2026-09-04 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at ETMN?
The tower frequency at Nordholz Naval Airbase is 122.1, 131.265 MHz.
Does ETMN require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Nordholz Naval Airbase (Germany).
Where is ETMN located?
Nordholz Naval Airbase (ETMN) is located in Cuxhaven, Germany.
What is the IATA code for ETMN?
The IATA code for Nordholz Naval Airbase is FCN.
How long is the runway at ETMN?
The main runway at Nordholz Naval Airbase (08/26) measures 2439x45m.