Westerland - Sylt Airport
Westerland Sylt Airport is the main air gateway for Sylt, Germany’s well-known North Sea island, and a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the beaches, dunes, villages, and resort areas around Westerland. Identified by IATA code GWT and ICAO code EDXW, it is classified as a medium airport and operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Because Sylt is an island destination with strong seasonal tourism appeal, flying here can save significant travel time compared with reaching the island entirely by land and rail.
About Westerland - Sylt Airport
Westerland Sylt Airport is the main air gateway for Sylt, Germany’s well-known North Sea island, and a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the beaches, dunes, villages, and resort areas around Westerland. Identified by IATA code GWT and ICAO code EDXW, it is classified as a medium airport and operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Because Sylt is an island destination with strong seasonal tourism appeal, flying here can save significant travel time compared with reaching the island entirely by land and rail.
Overview
Westerland Sylt Airport is the main air gateway for Sylt, Germany’s well-known North Sea island, and a practical arrival point for visitors heading to the beaches, dunes, villages, and resort areas around Westerland. Identified by IATA code GWT and ICAO code EDXW, it is classified as a medium airport and operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Because Sylt is an island destination with strong seasonal tourism appeal, flying here can save significant travel time compared with reaching the island entirely by land and rail.
Airfield facts
- Airport name: Westerland Sylt Airport
- Location served: Sylt, Germany
- Elevation: 51 ft (16 m) above sea level
- Runway 06/24: 5564 ft, concrete
- Runway 14/32: 6955 ft, concrete, lighted
What this means for travellers
For most visitors, the key advantage of Westerland Sylt Airport is convenience: you arrive directly on the island and can continue quickly to local accommodation, beaches, or nearby towns without a long onward transfer. The airport’s two concrete runways, including a longer lighted runway, support regular operations in conditions typical of a coastal island environment, though weather on the North Sea can still affect travel plans, so checking schedules and local conditions is wise. For current passenger information, transport details, and airport services, the official website is https://www.flughafen-sylt.de.
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FAQ
Westerland - Sylt Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Westerland - Sylt Airport is located in Westerland, Germany (Europe), at coordinates 54.920°, 8.340°.
- Its IATA code is GWT and its ICAO code is EDXW.
- Westerland - Sylt Airport serves Westerland, Germany. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Westerland - Sylt Airport operates on Europe/Berlin local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Westerland - Sylt Airport sits at latitude 54.920° and longitude 8.340°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from GWT. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for GWT is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from GWT on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is 1 Flughafenstraße, Sylt, Schleswig-Holstein, 25980, Germany, the phone number is +49 4651 920612, the official website is http://www.flughafen-sylt.de/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Germany. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.