Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield

Würzburg, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

EDFW

IATA

Elevation

991 ft

Region

DE-BY

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EDFW

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.81778° N, 9.8975° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Traveler sentiment regarding Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield (EDFW) is overwhelmingly positive, particularly among pilots and general aviation enthusiasts. Reviewers frequently praise the friendly staff and the airfield's convenient location near the city of Würzburg, highlighting a generally high level of satisfaction with the services provided.

What Travelers Love

Friendly and Helpful Staff: Pilots consistently report extremely friendly and helpful air traffic controllers and staff members at the airfield.
Excellent On-Site Restaurant: The Mandino restaurant at the airfield receives high marks for good food and pleasant service.
Convenient City Proximity: The airfield is located approximately 3.5 km north-west of Würzburg's city center, offering good access to the city.
Good Infrastructure and Fuel Availability: The airfield offers a well-maintained infrastructure, including hangars, and provides various fuel types such as Avgas (100LL), Mogas (Super Plus), and Jet-A1.
Reasonable Landing Fees: While some fees for overnight stays have increased, pilots generally consider the overall landing costs to be reasonable.

Common Complaints

Limited Public Transport Access: The airfield is not directly accessible by public transportation, requiring a walk or taxi to the nearest railway station or city center.
Optical Illusion on Approach: Pilots have noted that the airfield's elevated position can create an optical illusion during approach, requiring careful attention.
Slightly Higher Overnight Fees: While generally acceptable, landing fees including overnight stays for certain aircraft types like a Cessna 172 have been noted as "a bit more expensive."

Overall, Würzburg-Schenkenturm Airfield offers a welcoming and well-equipped experience for general aviation, particularly appreciated for its amicable staff, convenient location, and on-site amenities. While public transport links are not direct, the short distance to Würzburg makes it an attractive destination for private flyers.

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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`11/29`	2198 ft	68 ft	Asphalt	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
AFIS	Langen Information	`119.15 MHz`
Info	Schenkenturm Info	`122.175 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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