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Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield · Würzburg

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
991 ft / 302 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
AFIS 119.15 MHz (Langen Information)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 2,198 ft · AsphaltUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield (EDFW), located in Würzburg, Germany. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 991 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield
ICAO / IATA
EDFW / —
Municipality
Würzburg
Country
Region
DE-BY — Bavaria
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
991 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,198 ft / 670 m
Runway Width: 68 ft / 21 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AFIS Langen Information
119.15 MHz
Info Schenkenturm Info
122.17 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

ETHN
Niederstetten Army Air Base
48 km / 26 nm
EDQA
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield
74 km / 40 nm
EDTY
Adolf Würth Airport
78 km / 42 nm
EDFE
Frankfurt-Egelsbach Airport
91 km / 49 nm
EDDNILS
Nuremberg Airport
92 km / 50 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026