Westerland Sylt Airport — Sylt, Germany
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Westerland Sylt Airport (Sylt) is GWT — its ICAO code is EDXW.
Distance & flight time from GWT
Westerland Sylt Airport
GWT identifies Westerland Sylt Airport on the North Frisian island of Sylt, Germany, a popular seasonal gateway for tourists visiting the island's beaches, dunes, and upscale resort towns. The airport handles both scheduled and charter flights connecting Sylt to Hamburg, Frankfurt, and other German cities, with traffic peaking heavily during summer holiday months. Because Sylt is only reachable by car via a rail shuttle across the Hindenburgdamm causeway, GWT provides a faster alternative for weekend visitors and wealthy vacationers. The airport also supports small general aviation traffic and occasional medical evacuation flights given the island's remote location relative to mainland hospitals.
Runways at Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5564 ft (1696 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
| 14/32 | 6955 ft (2120 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Langen Information | 125.1 MHz |
| ATIS | Sylt ATIS | 118.4 MHz |
| INFO | Sylt Radio | 119.75 MHz |
| RDR | BREMEN RADAR | 136.225 MHz |
| TWR | SYLT Tower / Turm | 119.75 MHz |
Airports near Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT)
- Skrydstrup Air Base (SKS) — 68.2 km (42.4 mi)
- Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) — 69.5 km (43.2 mi)
- Schleswig Air Base (WBG) — 90.9 km (56.5 mi)
- Sønderborg Airport (SGD) — 92.9 km (57.7 mi)
- Billund Airport (BLL) — 105.5 km (65.6 mi)
- Stauning Vestjylland Airport (STA) — 119.7 km (74.4 mi)
- Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN) — 129.0 km (80.2 mi)
- Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) — 130.4 km (81.0 mi)
Searchers look up GWT when booking flights to Sylt island rather than the mainland German cities. GWT is sometimes confused with similarly named regional codes; it specifically denotes Westerland's airport on Sylt.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
The IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport is GWT.
What is the ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
The ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport is EDXW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.