Airport code
FCN — Nordholz Naval Airbase
FCN is the IATA code for Nordholz Naval Airbase, an airport serving Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany. Its ICAO code is ETMN, and it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 53.7677, 8.6585 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 74 ft (23 m).
Overview
About Nordholz Naval Airbase
Nordholz Naval Airbase is a German Naval Air base located near the town of Nordholz in Lower Saxony, 25 km north of Bremerhaven, and 12 km southwest of Cuxhaven. It is the home of Naval Air Command (Marinefliegerkommando), with Naval Air Wing 3 and Naval Air Wing 5, equipped with the P-3C Orion, Dornier 228NG, Mk88A Sea Lynx and Mk41 Sea King, replaced by NH 90 Sea Lion.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | FCN |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | ETMN |
| Airport name | Nordholz Naval Airbase |
| City | Wurster Nordseeküste |
| Country | Germany |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 53.7677 |
| Longitude | 8.6585 |
| Elevation | 74 ft (23 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,002 ft (2,439 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Nordholz Naval Airbase?
The IATA code for Nordholz Naval Airbase is FCN.
What is the ICAO code for Nordholz Naval Airbase?
The ICAO code for Nordholz Naval Airbase is ETMN.
Where is FCN airport located?
Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN) is located in Wurster Nordseeküste, Germany.
What time zone is FCN in?
Nordholz Naval Airbase operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to FCN?
The nearest airport to Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN) is Heide-Büsum Airport (HEI) in Oesterdeichstrich, about 46 km away.
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