GWT
Westerland Sylt Airport
Westerland · GermanyICAO EDXW
Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) is an airport serving Westerland, Germany, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 54° 54' 47.5" N, 8° 20' 25.7" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 meters) above sea level. With 7 direct destinations served by 4 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Berlin (GMT+2).
Destinations
7
Airlines
4
Elevation ft
51/ 16m
Europe/Berlin
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
GWT
ICAO Code
EDXW
City
Westerland
Country
Germany
Elevation
51 ft
Local Time
07:31 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:54.9132°
Longitude:8.3405°
Popular Routes from GWT
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUC | Munich, Germany | 477 mi | 1h 24m | short-haul | 196 kg | View |
| DUS | Duesseldorf, Germany | 259 mi | 0h 59m | short-haul | 106 kg | View |
| FRA | Frankfurt, Germany | 338 mi | 1h 8m | short-haul | 138 kg | View |
| HAM | Hamburg, Germany | 111 mi | 0h 43m | short-haul | 46 kg | View |
| STR | Stuttgart, Germany | 432 mi | 1h 19m | short-haul | 177 kg | View |
| TXL | Berlin, Germany | 260 mi | 0h 60m | short-haul | 107 kg | View |
| ZRH | Zurich, Switzerland | 515 mi | 1h 29m | short-haul | 211 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at GWT
4 active airlines serving Westerland Sylt Airport.
Aeroline GmbH
7EGermany
Air Berlin
ABGermany
Lufthansa
LHGermany
Lufthansa Cargo
LHGermany
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Westerland Sylt Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esbjerg Airport | EBJ | Esbjerg | Denmark | 70 km |
| Sønderborg Airport | SGD | Soenderborg | Denmark | 93 km |
| Billund Airport | BLL | Billund | Denmark | 106 km |
| Karup Airport | KRP | Karup | Denmark | 162 km |
| Bremen Airport | BRE | Bremen | Germany | 210 km |
| Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport | XFW | Hamburg | Germany | 182 km |
| Hamburg Airport | HAM | Hamburg | Germany | 179 km |
| Münster Osnabrück Airport | FMO | Munster | Germany | 312 km |
Other Airports in Germany
Augsburg Airport
AGBAugsburg
Berlin-Schönefeld Airport
SXFBerlin
Berlin-Tegel Airport
TXLBerlin
Bremen Airport
BREBremen
Cologne Bonn Airport
CGNCologne
Dortmund Airport
DTMDortmund
Dresden Airport
DRSDresden
Düsseldorf Airport
DUSDuesseldorf
Erfurt Airport
ERFErfurt
Frankfurt am Main Airport
FRAFrankfurt
Friedrichshafen Airport
FDHFriedrichshafen
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport
HHNHahn
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 54° 54' 47.5" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 8° 20' 25.7" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 54.913200
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 8.340470
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Berlin
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 07:31 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 51 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 16 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
The IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport is GWT, and its ICAO code is EDXW. The airport is located in Westerland, Germany.
How many destinations can you fly to from GWT?
There are 7 direct destinations available from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) in Westerland, Germany.
What airlines fly from GWT?
There are 4 airlines operating from GWT, including Aeroline GmbH, Air Berlin, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo.
What timezone is Westerland Sylt Airport in?
Westerland Sylt Airport is in the Europe/Berlin timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Westerland Sylt Airport?
Westerland Sylt Airport sits at an elevation of 51 feet (16 meters) above sea level.
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