Eisenach-Kindel Airport (IATA: EIB, ICAO: EDGE) serves Hörselberg-Hainich, DE.
Eisenach-Kindel Airport (EIB/EDGE) is a regional airport located in Hörselberg-Hainich, Germany,.
Type of Facility and Operations: The airport is approved for aircraft up to 20 tons maximum takeoff weight (MTOW), including helicopters and sports aircraft, serving general aviation. It supports business and cargo air traffic, flight training, parachute jumping, and other private leisure activities,. The facility includes a bistro and a fueling station, and is equipped for night flights with appropriate approach and runway lighting.
Notable Features or History: Originally a military airfield, it was used by the German Air Force during World War II and later by the Red Army. After the military withdrawal in 1991, it was opened for civil aviation on June 4, 1994. The airport has a 2200-meter runway. It has also hosted events such as the demopark trade fair for garden equipment, car racing events, and flight shows.
Current Status: Eisenach-Kindel Airport operates under the management of Flugplatzgesellschaft Eisenach-Kindel mbH. It is classified as a public aerodrome. The airport is located near the A4 highway, accessible via Bundesstraße 84.
*Sources researched: flugplatz-eisenach.de, invest-in-thuringia.de, de.wikipedia.org, flightradar24.com*
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Where is Eisenach-Kindel Airport located?
Eisenach-Kindel Airport is located in Hörselberg-Hainich, DE, at an elevation of 1112 ft. Its IATA code is EIB and ICAO code is EDGE.