Airports / Germany / KEL
Kiel-Holtenau Airport.
Kiel, Germany · 102 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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191 ratings
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Operators based
102
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#25 / 62
Germany airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 191 Google ratings , ranked against 62 rated Germany fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hohn Air Base (ETNH), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Kiel, Germany, Kiel-Holtenau Airport (EDHK / KEL) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 102 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list KEL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Hohn Air Base (ETNH, 22 nm), Schleswig Air Base (WBG, 22 nm), and Sønderborg Airport (SGD, 37 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,134-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KEL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KEL to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
EDHK
IATA
KEL
FAA / Local
EDHK
Elevation
102 ft
Coordinates
54.3796° N · 10.1453° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs Germany fields
state range 14–2,231 ft
At 102 ft, KEL sits lower than 85% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,134 ft
- 08/264,134 ft × 98 ftAsphaltLighted
- 08L/26R1,476 ft × 115 ftGrass / turfUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,134 ft
KEL's 4,134 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 22nmETNHHohn Air BaseHohn
- 22nmWBGSchleswig Air BaseJagel
- 37nmSGDSønderborg AirportSønderborg
- 40nmLBCLübeck Blankensee AirportLübeck
- 45nmHAMHamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHamburg
- 49nmMRWLolland Falster Maribo AirportRødby
Location
Open the full mapEDHK · Kiel-Holtenau Airport · Kiel, Germany
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KEL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,134 nm | 7h 41m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,291 nm | 8h 3m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,482 nm | 8h 30m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,669 nm | 8h 56m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,805 nm | 9h 15m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,900 nm | 9h 28m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,126 nm | 10h 0m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,175 nm | 10h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KEL?
- Kiel-Holtenau Airport's longest paved runway is 4,134 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KEL?
- Kiel-Holtenau Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,134 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KEL?
- The closest alternate is Hohn Air Base (ETNH), about 22 nm away, followed by Schleswig Air Base (WBG) at 22 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KEL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 41m (3,134 nm), New York about 8h 3m (3,291 nm), Washington DC about 8h 30m (3,482 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.