Weißenburg-Wülzburg Glider Field

Weißenburg in Bayern, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

DE-0042

IATA

-

Elevation

2027 ft

Region

DE-BY

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GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.025666° N, 11.018422° E

Continent: Europe

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers generally express a highly positive sentiment regarding Weißenburg-Wülzburg Glider Field (DE-0042), particularly appreciating its stunning location and excellent conditions for gliding. The facility is primarily a special airfield for gliders and related light aircraft, so expectations for traditional airport amenities should be adjusted accordingly.

What Travelers Love
  • Beautiful and Scenic Location: The glider field is consistently praised as one of the most beautifully located glider fields in Bavaria. It sits on the western edge of the Franconian Jura plateau, surrounded by forests, quarries, and extensive fields, offering picturesque views.
  • Excellent Gliding Conditions: The surrounding environment provides outstanding thermal conditions, making it a prime spot for gliding enthusiasts.
  • Well-Maintained Runway: The field features a 600-meter asphalt runway, which was extended with an additional 200 meters of grass for landings in one direction since 2019.
  • Versatile Flight Operations: It is approved for various aircraft beyond gliders, including ultralight aircraft, motor gliders, and tow planes.
  • Scenic Flights Available: The facility offers scenic flights with gliders, motor gliders, ultralight aircraft, and motor planes, providing opportunities for visitors to experience flying.
  • Historical Surroundings: The glider field is located near the historic city of Weißenburg and the Wülzburg fortress, adding to the charm of the area.
  • Basic Amenities on Weekends: Travelers can find basic refreshments available on weekends.
Common Complaints
  • Challenging Runway for Specific Landings: The runway has a significant 30-meter elevation difference. Landings for unfamiliar pilots are primarily recommended in direction 05 (uphill), while landings in direction 23 (downhill) are only advisable under specific wind conditions due to the slope.
  • Limited Public Transportation: Public bus connections can be infrequent, especially on Sunday afternoons. Walking to the city center is approximately an hour downhill, implying that private vehicle access is highly recommended.
  • Lack of Traditional Airport Facilities: As a glider field, it does not offer the terminal facilities, security checkpoints, or customs/immigration services found at commercial airports.

Overall, Weißenburg-Wülzburg Glider Field is highly recommended for gliding enthusiasts and those seeking scenic flight experiences in a beautiful natural setting. Visitors should plan for private transportation and understand that it operates as a specialized airfield rather than a conventional airport.

Last updated: 57 days ago

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