Airport code
GWT — Westerland Sylt Airport
GWT is the IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport, an airport serving Sylt, Germany. Its ICAO code is EDXW, and it operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+1). The airport sits at 54.9132, 8.3405 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 51 ft (16 m).
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About Westerland Sylt Airport
Sylt Airport is an airport on the German island of Sylt, located in the municipality of the same name. It mostly features summer seasonal scheduled traffic to major German cities as well as general aviation and gliding. The airport is also referred to as Westerland/Sylt, referencing Westerland, a well-known part of the municipality of Sylt which, however, is not the nearest settlement to the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GWT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | EDXW |
| Airport name | Westerland Sylt Airport |
| City | Sylt |
| Country | Germany |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin (UTC+1) |
| Latitude | 54.9132 |
| Longitude | 8.3405 |
| Elevation | 51 ft (16 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 6,955 ft (2,120 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
The IATA code for Westerland Sylt Airport is GWT.
What is the ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport?
The ICAO code for Westerland Sylt Airport is EDXW.
Where is GWT airport located?
Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) is located in Sylt, Germany.
What time zone is GWT in?
Westerland Sylt Airport operates in the Europe/Berlin time zone, which is UTC+1.
What is the nearest airport to GWT?
The nearest airport to Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) is Esbjerg Airport (EBJ) in Esbjerg, about 69 km away.
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