🇩🇪 Deggendorf Airfield

The Deggendorf Airfield (EDMW) is a special airfield (Sonderlandeplatz) located in Deggendorf, Germany, approximately five kilometers west of the historic city center. It is operated by the Luftsportverein Deggendorf-Plattling e. V. (Deggendorf-Plattling Air Sports Club).

• Location and Runway: The airfield is situated at an elevation of 314 meters (1030 ft). It features one asphalt runway, designated 09/27, measuring 550 x 15 meters.
• Permitted Aircraft: It is approved for sailplanes and motor airplanes up to 3500 kg MTOW, and helicopters up to 5700 kg.
• Known Uses: The airfield supports gliding, ultralight (UL) flights, and parachuting. The operating club, Luftsportverein Deggendorf-Plattling e. V., focuses on pilot training, likely recreational flight training.
• Facilities: On-site facilities include several utility buildings, two hangars, a small ground-level control stand (frequency 122.030 MHz), a club house with a restaurant and beer garden, and a fuel station (Mogas, 100 LL). Oil service is available for intermediate landings.
• Historical Significance: Aviation activities in Deggendorf began in 1936. Flight operations at the current site started in 1963, receiving approval as a special airfield in 1966. Buildings were constructed in 1971, and the runway was asphalted in 1976.

*Sources researched: dewiki.de, dulv.de, metar-taf.com, avia.wikisort.org, learn-atc.com*