HEI · EDXB · Heide-Büsum Airport

Heide-Büsum Airport (HEI)

Oesterdeichstrich, Germany · small airport · 54.153° 8.902° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeHEI
ICAO CodeEDXB
Typesmall airport
NameHeide-Büsum Airport
MunicipalityOesterdeichstrich
CountryGermany
ContinentEU
Latitude54.153° N
Longitude8.902° E
Elevation7 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score150
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Country & Timezone Info
CountryGermany
ISO Code
RegionOesterdeichstrich
Continent CodeEU
IANA TimezoneEurope/Berlin
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC+1
DST OffsetUTC+2
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🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: April – October
Mild weather, minimal disruptions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving HEI

LH — LufthansaFR — RyanairBA — British AirwaysAF — Air FranceKL — KLMIB — IberiaTK — Turkish AirlinesU2 — easyJet

🌡 Climate — Temperate (54.2°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Heide-Büsum Airport (HEI/EDXB) is a small regional airfield located in Oesterdeichstrich, near the North Sea coastal resort of Büsum in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It primarily serves general aviation, flight training, and seasonal tourist traffic, with scenic flights over the nearby Wadden Sea—a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The airport provides convenient air access to the Dithmarschen region and the popular Büsum beach destination.

💡 Local Tip
Ask about booking a Wadden Sea sightseeing flight—these short aerial tours offer spectacular views of the tidal flats and are one of the most popular activities at this airfield, especially at low tide when the mudflats are fully exposed.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is best reached by car via the B203 road, with free parking available on site. There is no rail station directly at the airport, but nearby Büsum can be reached by regional bus services. Taxis from Büsum town center typically take around 10 minutes to reach the airfield.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of flights operate from Heide-Büsum Airport?
A: The airport mainly handles general aviation, private flights, flight training, and tourist sightseeing flights rather than scheduled commercial services.

Q: Where is Heide-Büsum Airport located?
A: It is situated in the municipality of Oesterdeichstrich, just a few kilometers from the North Sea resort town of Büsum in the Dithmarschen district of Schleswig-Holstein.

Q: Are there scheduled airline services at this airport?
A: No, Heide-Büsum does not offer regular scheduled flights; it is primarily used for private, charter, and recreational aviation purposes.

Q: What attractions are near the airport?
A: The airport is close to the Büsum beach, the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park, and the dikes along the North Sea coast.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 26, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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