Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT)
Sylt, DE 🇩🇪 Medium Airport Scheduled Service
ICAO
EDXW
IATA
GWT
Elevation
51 ft
Region
DE-SH
Local Time
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GPS Code: EDXW
Local Code: Not available
Location: 54.9132° N, 8.34047° E
Continent: Europe
Type: Medium Airport
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Airport Routes
Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) offers 13 flight routes operated by 10 airlines. Major carriers include Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa and others. Popular destinations from Sylt include Zurich (Kloten), Dusseldorf Int'l, Hamburg, Kassel Calden and Luxembourg Int'l.
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Popular Flight Routes
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Top Airlines
Operating at Westerland Sylt AirportAirlines by Flight Activity
Based on observed flight operations and route network| Airline | Routes | Flights | Destinations | Last Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Eurowings
EWG
/ EW
|
2 | 38 | 2 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Lufthansa Cityline
CLH
/ CL
|
1 | 23 | 1 | Oct 6, 2025 |
Lufthansa
DLH
/ LH
|
1 | 14 | 1 | Oct 17, 2025 |
Swiss
SWR
/ LX
|
1 | 9 | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
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Bringer Air Cargo
BCT
/ E6
|
1 | 9 | 1 | Dec 30, 2025 |
|
Sylt Air
AWU
/ 7E
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
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FRANCONIA
FRC
|
1 | 6 | 1 | Oct 11, 2025 |
Air Baltic
BTI
/ BT
|
1 | 5 | 1 | Oct 11, 2025 |
|
Helvetic
OAW
/ 2L
|
1 | 4 | 1 | Sep 25, 2025 |
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MHS Aviation
MHV
/ M2
|
1 | 4 | 1 | Sep 19, 2025 |
For Pilots
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
06/24 |
5564 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active |
14/32 |
6955 ft | 148 ft | CON | Active Lighted |
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | Langen Information | 125.1 MHz |
| ATIS | Sylt ATIS | 118.4 MHz |
| INFO | Sylt Radio | 119.75 MHz |
| RDR | BREMEN RADAR | 136.225 MHz |
| TWR | SYLT Tower / Turm | 119.75 MHz |
Ground Transportation
Taxis
Taxis are available at a dedicated taxi rank located directly in front of the terminal building. The ride to the center of Westerland is very short, typically taking about 5-10 minutes. Local companies like Sylter Funk-Taxi-Zentrale serve the airport.
Rental Cars
Several car rental companies have service desks inside the airport terminal. Major international providers such as Sixt and Europcar, along with the local agency SyltCar.com, are represented. Pre-booking is highly recommended, especially during peak travel seasons.
Public Transportation
The island's public bus network, operated by Sylter Verkehrsgesellschaft (SVG), connects the airport to the rest of Sylt. Bus line 2 stops directly in front of the terminal and provides a direct connection to Westerland's central bus station (ZOB) and the main train station. Bus schedules are typically aligned with flight arrival and departure times.
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