🇩🇪 Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield

Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield (EDCA) is a public-use general aviation facility located in Anklam, Germany. It serves the Anklam area, situated approximately 3 kilometers south of the city at an elevation of 5 meters (16-18 feet) above mean sea level.

The airfield features one asphalt runway, 09/27, measuring 1000 meters (3,281 feet) in length and 20 meters in width, and a grass runway, also 09/27, that is 900 meters long and 40 meters wide. It is approved for aircraft up to 5700 kg, with special permits available for heavier aircraft.

Anklam Otto Lilienthal Airfield supports private aviation, charter operations, and various air sports, including ballooning, paragliding, and model flying. It also hosts local flying schools and air sports clubs. While it does not have scheduled commercial service, it accommodates private jet operations for light to mid-size jets.

Historically, the airfield's extensive facilities were destroyed in 1945. It was later revived in the 1950s as a central base for agricultural aviation in the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and was subsequently converted into a transport airfield. The airfield holds significance due to its connection to aviation pioneer Otto Lilienthal, who was born in Anklam. An outdoor area of the nearby Otto Lilienthal Museum, the "Aeronauticon" educational and adventure garden, is located at the airfield.