Helgoland-Düne Airport (HGL)

Helgoland, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

EDXH

IATA

HGL

Elevation

8 ft

Region

DE-SH

Local Time

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EDXH

Local Code: Not available

Location: 54.18528° N, 7.915833° E

Continent: Europe

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Helgoland-Düne Airport (EDXH (HGL)) generally receives positive reviews from travelers, who often highlight its charming and unique atmosphere. Visitors consistently express high satisfaction with the airport's well-maintained facilities and the stunning natural beauty of its surroundings. The overall sentiment is that of a pleasant and distinctive travel experience.

What Travelers Love
  • Beautiful Scenery and Unique Experience: Travelers appreciate the picturesque setting amidst the dunes and the unique experience of landing on a small runway. Many enjoy watching planes take off and land from benches around the airport.
  • Friendly and Helpful Staff: The airport staff consistently receives high marks for being friendly and providing excellent service, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
  • Clean and Well-Maintained Facilities: Reviewers frequently mention the cleanliness of the facilities, including public restrooms.
  • Excellent Restaurant: The airport features a popular restaurant praised for its offerings, hospitable staff, and lovely views of the airfield.
  • No Aircraft Parking Fees: Pilots particularly note the absence of parking fees for aircraft as a positive aspect.
  • Professional Management and Affordable Avgas: Pilots also commend the professional management and affordable Avgas prices.
Common Complaints
  • Mandatory Life Jackets: Some travelers find the requirement for mandatory life jackets during flights to be somewhat excessive.
  • Limited Parking for Larger Aircraft: Parking for larger aircraft can pose challenges due to limited space on-site.
  • Lack of Flight Schedule Information: Reviews often lack detailed information regarding flight itineraries and schedules.
  • Midday Closure: The airport is known to be closed for a period in the middle of the day, which might require planning for general aviation pilots.

Helgoland-Düne Airport offers a distinctive and highly regarded travel experience, particularly for aviation enthusiasts and those seeking a scenic getaway. While security wait times are generally short and facilities are clean, travelers should be aware of the airport's unique operational aspects and plan transportation to the main island accordingly.

Last updated: 54 days ago
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For Pilots

Designation Length Width Surface Status
03/21 1217 ft 66 ft concrete Active
06/24 846 ft 39 ft concrete Active
15/33 1574 ft 98 ft concrete Active

Type Description Frequency
AFIS Langen Information 128.525 MHz
INFO Helgoland Radio 122.455 MHz

Ident Name Type Frequency
DHE Helgoland VOR-DME 116300 kHz

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

There are no traditional road taxis on Helgoland or Düne as the islands are almost entirely car-free. The primary 'taxi' service is the ferry that connects the Düne island (where the airport is) to the main island of Helgoland. Some accommodations may offer pre-arranged luggage transport.

Rental Cars

Car rental services are not available. The island of Helgoland is car-free, with the exception of a few authorized electric service vehicles. Transportation on the islands is done by walking, cycling, or the local ferry.

Public Transportation

There is no public bus or train system. The main form of public transport is the regular ferry service ('Dünenfähre') that connects the airport on Düne with the main island. On the main island, an elevator connects the lower part ('Unterland') with the upper part ('Oberland') for a small fee.

AI-Generated Content: This ground transportation information was compiled using AI from publicly available sources. Prices, schedules, and availability may change; please verify with official airport or transportation provider websites before traveling.

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