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| ICAO = EDHK
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| owner = [[Schleswig-Holstein|State of Schleswig-Holstein]] (55%)<br>[[Kiel|City of Kiel]] (45%)
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| footnotes = Source: Usage Regulations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/images/stories/pdf/flughafen-kiel-fbo-september-2007.pdf|title=Flughafenbenutzungsordnung (FBO)|author=Kieler Flughafengesellschaft|date=September 2008|accessdate=2009-01-05|language=German}}</ref><br>German [[Aeronautical Information Publication|AIP]] at [[European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation|EUROCONTROL]]<ref name="AIP">[http://www.ead.eurocontrol.int/publicuser/protect/pu/main.jsp EAD Basic]</ref>
| footnotes = Source: Usage Regulations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/images/stories/pdf/flughafen-kiel-fbo-september-2007.pdf|title=Flughafenbenutzungsordnung (FBO)|author=Kieler Flughafengesellschaft|date=September 2008|access-date=2009-01-05|language=de}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><br /> [[Aeronautical Information Publication|AIP]] at [[Deutsche Flugsicherung|German air traffic control]].<ref name="AIP">{{cite web|url=https://aip.dfs.de/BasicIFR/pages/C003B4.html|title=AIP VFR online|website=dfs.de|access-date=2023-02-21|publisher=DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH|language=en}}</ref>
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'''Kiel Airport''' ({{lang-de|Flughafen Kiel}}, {{Airport codes|KEL|EDHK|p=n}}) is a small regional [[airport]] in [[Kiel]], [[Germany]]. It is located in the borough of [[Holtenau]], {{convert|8.3|km|abbr=on}} north<ref name="AIP"/> of the city centre. It is registered as a ''public airfield'' ({{lang-de|Verkehrslandeplatz}}). As of 2006, it served 30,528 passengers p.&thinsp;a.<ref name="verkehrszahlen">{{cite web|url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/flughafen-kiel/verkehrszahlen.html |title=Verkehrszahlen |author=Kieler Flughafengesellschaft |accessdate=2009-01-05 |language=German |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20081201052338/http://www.airport-kiel.de:80/flughafen-kiel/verkehrszahlen.html |archivedate=December 1, 2008 }}</ref>
'''Kiel Airport''' ({{lang-de|Flughafen Kiel}}, {{Airport codes|KEL|EDHK|p=n}}) is a small regional [[airport]] in [[Kiel]], [[Germany]]. It is located in the borough of [[Holtenau]], {{convert|8.3|km|abbr=on}} north<ref name="AIP"/> of the city centre. It is registered as a ''public airfield'' ({{lang-de|Verkehrslandeplatz}}). As of 2006, it served 30,528 passengers p.&thinsp;a.<ref name="verkehrszahlen">{{cite web|url=http://www.airport-kiel.de/flughafen-kiel/verkehrszahlen.html |title=Verkehrszahlen |author=Kieler Flughafengesellschaft |access-date=2009-01-05 |language=de |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081201052338/http://www.airport-kiel.de/flughafen-kiel/verkehrszahlen.html |archive-date=December 1, 2008 }}</ref>


== History ==
==History==
The aerodrome was built in 1914 on a plain area that had been created from material dug out during the construction of the [[Kiel Canal]]. In 1927, the Kiel Airport Company ({{lang-de|Kieler Flughafengesellschaft}}) was founded, which operated the '''State Airport of Kiel''' ({{lang-de|Landflughafen Kiel}}). During this time, there were 27 national and international destinations. In 1937, the airport was designated a military airbase. However, it continued to be used for civilian flights, such as scheduled flights to [[Braunschweig Airport|Braunschweig]] and [[Berlin Tempelhof Airport|Berlin (Tempelhof)]].
The aerodrome was built in 1914 on a plain area that had been created from material dug out during the construction of the [[Kiel Canal]]. In 1927, the Kiel Airport Company ({{lang-de|Kieler Flughafengesellschaft}}) was founded, which operated the '''State Airport of Kiel''' ({{lang-de|Landflughafen Kiel}}). During this time, there were 27 national and international destinations. In 1937, the airport was designated a military airbase. However, it continued to be used for civilian flights, such as scheduled flights to [[Braunschweig Airport|Braunschweig]] and [[Berlin Tempelhof Airport|Berlin (Tempelhof)]].


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In 1995, the airport became a civilian airport again and in 1997, a new [[control tower]] that was operated by civilian staff was constructed. However, it continues to be used for military purposes.
In 1995, the airport became a civilian airport again and in 1997, a new [[control tower]] that was operated by civilian staff was constructed. However, it continues to be used for military purposes.


A new hangar was built in 2000. In the same year, the airport's future prospects were analysed. Based on that analysis, plans approved by the state administration of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] in March 2002 included an extension of the runway from 1300 m to 2100 m. This would have allowed [[jet aircraft]] to land at Kiel. [[Bundesstraße 503|Federal Highway B 503]] would have crossed the extended runway in a tunnel.
A new hangar was built in 2000. In the same year, the airport's future prospects were analysed. Based on that analysis, plans approved by the state administration of [[Schleswig-Holstein]] in March 2002 included an extension of the runway from 1300 m to 2100 m. This would have allowed [[jet aircraft]] to land at Kiel. Federal Highway B 503 would have crossed the extended runway in a tunnel.


However, use of the airport declined in the following years as more and more scheduled flight routes were discontinued. When the last route was cut on 23 December 2005, operation of the airport was suspended until 3 April 2006 and on 24 January 2006, the state's Secretary of Commerce announced that the extension plans were scrapped for good.
However, use of the airport declined in the following years as more and more scheduled flight routes were discontinued. When the last route was cut on 23 December 2005, operation of the airport was suspended until 3 April 2006 and on 24 January 2006, the state's Secretary of Commerce announced that the extension plans were scrapped for good.
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===Civil use===
===Civil use===
''Luftsportverein Kiel [[Eingetragener Verein|e.V.]]'' (German for ''Air Sports Association Kiel''), the [[charter airline]] [[FLM Aviation]] and a helicopter flight service are based at Kiel Airport. Further, there are annual ''Internationale Flugtage'' (German for ''International Aviation Days'') with air acrobatics, parachute jumps and displays of historic aeroplanes.
''Luftsportverein Kiel [[Eingetragener Verein|e.V.]]'' (German for ''Air Sports Association Kiel'') and a helicopter flight service are based at Kiel Airport and the [[charter airline]] [[FLM Aviation]] used to operate from it. Further, there are annual ''Internationale Flugtage'' (German for ''International Aviation Days'') with air acrobatics, parachute jumps and displays of historic aeroplanes.


===Military use===
===Military use===
The aerodrome has been in military use since its construction. During [[World War II]], the [[Luftwaffe]] operated aircraft in support of the [[Kriegsmarine]] from the base, including the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th squadrons of Embarked Air Group 196 ({{lang-de|Bordfliegergruppe 196}}) which provided aircraft to support [[Surface combatant|surface combatants]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.feldgrau.com/BFGr196.htm|title=Bordfliegergruppe 196|last=Pipes|first=Jason|access-date=13 May 2016}}</ref>
The aerodrome has been in military use from the beginning. Since 1958, it is a base for air wings of the [[German Navy]]. Currently, the Air Wing No. 5 ({{lang-de|Marinefliegergeschwader 5 (MFG 5)}} is based at Kiel, which is known for search and rescue operations flown from the airport with [[Westland Sea King|Sea King]] helicopters. In the long run, these aircraft are planned to be replaced by MH 90 aircraft. The new helicopters are to be based with Air Wing No. 3 at [[Nordholz Naval Airbase|Nordholz]] and to dissolve the Kiel military airbase.


In 1958, the [[German Navy]] based [[naval aviation]] units at Kiel. Until 28 March 2013, Air Wing No. 5 ({{lang-de|Marinefliegergeschwader 5}}) was based at Kiel, using [[Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King]] helicopters for search and rescue operations flown from the airport. Since 2013, they have been based at [[Nordholz Naval Airbase|Nordholz]].
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Further, [[German Air Force]] aircraft operating as fake targets for practice depart from Kiel Airport.


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[[German Air Force]] aircraft operating as fake targets for practice also depart from Kiel Airport.
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== Incidents and accidents ==

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* On 15 February 2006, a private aircraft from [[Russia]] had to make an emergency landing at Kiel because of smoke within the aircraft. The plane overran the runway and slipped down a slope<ref>{{cite web|author=Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung|url=http://www.bfu-web.de/nn_41542/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2006/Bulletin2006-02,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/Bulletin2006-02.pdf|title=Bulletin Februar 2006|pages=1, 6 (Az. AX001-0/06)|language=German}}</ref> as the pilot was unfamiliar with the airport and misunderstood the runway length given over the radio.
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==Incidents and accidents==
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* On 15 February 2006, a private aircraft from [[Russia]] had to make an emergency landing at Kiel because of smoke within the aircraft. The plane overran the runway and slipped down a slope<ref>{{cite web|author=Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung |url=http://www.bfu-web.de/nn_41542/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2006/Bulletin2006-02,templateId=raw,property=publicationFile.pdf/Bulletin2006-02.pdf |title=Bulletin Februar 2006 |pages=1, 6 (Az. AX001-0/06) |language=de |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110521154542/http://www.bfu-web.de/nn_41542/DE/Publikationen/Bulletins/2006/Bulletin2006-02%2CtemplateId%3Draw%2Cproperty%3DpublicationFile.pdf/Bulletin2006-02.pdf |archive-date=2011-05-21 }}</ref> as the pilot was unfamiliar with the airport and misunderstood the runway length given over the radio.


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.airport-kiel.de/ Official website]
* [http://www.airport-kiel.de/ Official website]
* [http://www.fly-navy.de/bases/kiel2.htm History of Kiel Holtenau Airport]
* {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160112151702/http://www.fly-navy.de/bases/kiel2.htm |title=Kiel-Holtenau Historical Overview}}
* {{NWS-current|EDHK}}
* {{NWS-current|EDHK}}
* {{ASN|KEL}}
* {{ASN|KEL}}


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Latest revision as of 12:45, 4 July 2024

"KEL" redirects here. For other uses, see KEL (disambiguation).
Kiel Airport

Flughafen Kiel
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerState of Schleswig-Holstein (55%)
City of Kiel (45%)
ServesKiel, Germany
Elevation AMSL101 ft / 31 m
Coordinates54°22′46″N 010°08′43″E / 54.37944°N 10.14528°E / 54.37944; 10.14528
Websiteairport-kiel.de
Map
EDHK is located in Schleswig-Holstein
EDHK
EDHK
Location of Kiel Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
08/26 1,260 4,134 Asphalt
Source: Usage Regulations.[1]
AIP at German air traffic control.[2]

Kiel Airport (German: Flughafen Kiel, IATA: KEL, ICAO: EDHK) is a small regional airport in Kiel, Germany. It is located in the borough of Holtenau, 8.3 km (5.2 mi) north[2] of the city centre. It is registered as a public airfield (German: Verkehrslandeplatz). As of 2006, it served 30,528 passengers p. a.[3]

History

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The aerodrome was built in 1914 on a plain area that had been created from material dug out during the construction of the Kiel Canal. In 1927, the Kiel Airport Company (German: Kieler Flughafengesellschaft) was founded, which operated the State Airport of Kiel (German: Landflughafen Kiel). During this time, there were 27 national and international destinations. In 1937, the airport was designated a military airbase. However, it continued to be used for civilian flights, such as scheduled flights to Braunschweig and Berlin (Tempelhof).

Its taxiways were extended in 1963, a first terminal was built in 1965. This terminal was used for scheduled flights to West Berlin operated by Pan Am.

In 1987, the terminal that is still used today was built. At the same time Lufthansa began offering scheduled flights to Frankfurt, and later to Cologne/Bonn, Munich, Copenhagen, Kaliningrad and Riga.

In 1995, the airport became a civilian airport again and in 1997, a new control tower that was operated by civilian staff was constructed. However, it continues to be used for military purposes.

A new hangar was built in 2000. In the same year, the airport's future prospects were analysed. Based on that analysis, plans approved by the state administration of Schleswig-Holstein in March 2002 included an extension of the runway from 1300 m to 2100 m. This would have allowed jet aircraft to land at Kiel. Federal Highway B 503 would have crossed the extended runway in a tunnel.

However, use of the airport declined in the following years as more and more scheduled flight routes were discontinued. When the last route was cut on 23 December 2005, operation of the airport was suspended until 3 April 2006 and on 24 January 2006, the state's Secretary of Commerce announced that the extension plans were scrapped for good.

Cirrus Airlines operated scheduled flights to Munich from 2 May 2006 using a single DHC-8-100 aircraft, which was based in Kiel Airport. The state of Schleswig-Holstein offered subsidies for three years. However, as the number of passengers was substantially lower than expected, the service was discontinued in October 2006.

Airlines and destinations

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Hangar at Kiel Airport

There are no scheduled services to and from Kiel Airport.

Civil use

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Luftsportverein Kiel e.V. (German for Air Sports Association Kiel) and a helicopter flight service are based at Kiel Airport and the charter airline FLM Aviation used to operate from it. Further, there are annual Internationale Flugtage (German for International Aviation Days) with air acrobatics, parachute jumps and displays of historic aeroplanes.

Military use

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The aerodrome has been in military use since its construction. During World War II, the Luftwaffe operated aircraft in support of the Kriegsmarine from the base, including the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th squadrons of Embarked Air Group 196 (German: Bordfliegergruppe 196) which provided aircraft to support surface combatants.[4]

In 1958, the German Navy based naval aviation units at Kiel. Until 28 March 2013, Air Wing No. 5 (German: Marinefliegergeschwader 5) was based at Kiel, using Sikorsky SH-3 Sea King helicopters for search and rescue operations flown from the airport. Since 2013, they have been based at Nordholz.

German Air Force aircraft operating as fake targets for practice also depart from Kiel Airport.

Incidents and accidents

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  • On 15 February 2006, a private aircraft from Russia had to make an emergency landing at Kiel because of smoke within the aircraft. The plane overran the runway and slipped down a slope[5] as the pilot was unfamiliar with the airport and misunderstood the runway length given over the radio.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kieler Flughafengesellschaft (September 2008). "Flughafenbenutzungsordnung (FBO)" (PDF) (in German). Retrieved 2009-01-05.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ a b "AIP VFR online". dfs.de. DFS Deutsche Flugsicherung GmbH. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  3. ^ Kieler Flughafengesellschaft. "Verkehrszahlen" (in German). Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-05.
  4. ^ Pipes, Jason. "Bordfliegergruppe 196". Retrieved 13 May 2016.
  5. ^ Bundesstelle für Flugunfalluntersuchung. "Bulletin Februar 2006" (PDF) (in German). pp. 1, 6 (Az. AX001-0/06). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-21.
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