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ETHL
Laupheim Air Base · Laupheim
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,766 ft / 538 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 42.40 MHz (LIMA TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Laupheim Air Base (ETHL), located in Laupheim, Germany. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,766 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.
Full Name
Laupheim Air Base
ICAO / IATA
ETHL / —
Municipality
Laupheim
Country
Region
DE-BW — Baden-Württemberg
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,766 ft
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Runway 09 / 27
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,400 ft / 1,646 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 92.9° / 272.9°
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 92.9° / 272.9°
RWY 09 (92.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (272.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 1,968 ft / 600 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 33.5° / 213.5°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 33.5° / 213.5°
RWY 03 (33.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (213.5°)
No ILS / Visual Only
A/G A/G
42.40 MHz
ACC MUNCHEN CON
129.45 MHz
RDR LIMA RADAR
34.40 MHz
RDR LIMA RADAR
119.10 MHz
TWR LIMA TWR
42.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026