What is the tower frequency at ETNG?

The tower frequency at Geilenkirchen Air Base is 122.1 MHz.

Does ETNG require landing permits?

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

Where is ETNG located?

Geilenkirchen Air Base (ETNG) is located in Germany.

What is the IATA code for ETNG?

The IATA code for Geilenkirchen Air Base is GKE.

How long is the runway at ETNG?

The main runway at Geilenkirchen Air Base (09/27) measures 3051x45m.

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Geilenkirchen Air Base (ETNG/GKE) — Germany

Geilenkirchen Air Base (ETNG/GKE) Germany. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (09/27). Field elevation is 296 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 2/10

Observed Activity · Jul 23

7 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 1 on the ground · busiest hour 10:00Z

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: 2026-07-23

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: ETNG
Name: Geilenkirchen Air Base
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 50.9608
Longitude: 6.04242
Elevation: 296 ft
Country: Germany
Municipality: N/A
IATA Code: GKE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 09/27

Designation: 09/27
Dimensions: 3051x45m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 122.100 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 27.820 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

P6224/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY27 U/S DUE TO CALIBRATION FLIGHT

2026-07-24 08:20:34 Until further notice

P6225/26 warning

ILS restriction

ILS RWY27 ON MAINTENANCE

2026-07-24 08:20:34 Until further notice

M2130/26 caution

Obstacle erected

CRANE ERECTED AT POSITION 505721N0060449E (2756M EAST OF ARP) HEIGHT 338FT AMSL, DAY AND NIGHT MARKED

2026-06-30 05:00:00 2026-09-30 23:59:00

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at ETNG?: The tower frequency at Geilenkirchen Air Base is 122.1 MHz.
Does ETNG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Geilenkirchen Air Base (Germany).
Where is ETNG located?: Geilenkirchen Air Base (ETNG) is located in Germany.
What is the IATA code for ETNG?: The IATA code for Geilenkirchen Air Base is GKE.
How long is the runway at ETNG?: The main runway at Geilenkirchen Air Base (09/27) measures 3051x45m.

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