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Airports / Germany / DTM
Large airport · DTM
Dortmund Airport.
Dortmund, Germany · 425 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
3.4/5
Google rating
12,933 ratings
1
Operators based
425
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dortmund, GermanyELEV 425 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.4
Google rating
12,933
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
425
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to DUS
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Dortmund, Germany, Dortmund Airport (EDLW / DTM) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 425 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Starwings GmbH bases aircraft at DTM. Useful alternates include Düsseldorf Airport (DUS, 35 nm), Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO, 37 nm), and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD, 38 nm). DTM offers a single 6,562-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of DTM vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from DTM, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“My sincere thanks and respect to that German border police officer for his professionalism, understanding, and initiative.”
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Field capability
ICAO
EDLW
IATA
DTM
FAA / Local
EDLW
Elevation
425 ft
Coordinates
51.5183° N · 7.6122° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Germany fields
state range 14–2,231 ft
At 425 ft, DTM sits lower than 53% of the 75 Germany fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,562 ft
- 06/246,562 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,562 ft
DTM's 6,562 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmDUSDüsseldorf AirportDüsseldorf
- 37nmFMOMünster Osnabrück AirportGreven
- 38nmPADPaderborn Lippstadt AirportBüren
- 43nmCGNCologne Bonn AirportKöln (Cologne)
- 44nmBFEBielefeld AirportBielefeld
- 45nmMGLMönchengladbach AirportMönchengladbach
Location
Open the full mapEDLW · Dortmund Airport · Dortmund, Germany
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DTM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,117 nm | 7h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,274 nm | 8h 1m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,467 nm | 8h 28m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 3,685 nm | 8h 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 3,898 nm | 9h 28m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 3,956 nm | 9h 36m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,086 nm | 9h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,133 nm | 10h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DTM?
- Dortmund Airport's longest paved runway is 6,562 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 DTM?
- Dortmund Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,562 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at DTM?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Dortmund Airport as a home base, including Starwings GmbH. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to DTM?
- The closest alternate is Düsseldorf Airport (DUS), about 35 nm away, followed by Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DTM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 7h 39m (3,117 nm), New York about 8h 1m (3,274 nm), Washington DC about 8h 28m (3,467 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.