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Aalen Heidenheim Elchingen Airfield serves Neresheim, DE.
The Aalen-Elchingen Airfield (ICAO: EDPA) is located in Neresheim-Elchingen, Germany, approximately 20 km east of Aalen. It is primarily a gliding airfield with a significant history in the sport.
- Runways: It features two runways: a concrete runway measuring 1,000m x 25m and a glider strip measuring 1,000m x 70m. Both runways have an orientation of 09/27.
- Historical Significance: The airfield has hosted numerous gliding competitions, including six German National Championships, between 1968 and 2017. The first winch launch occurred in 1954, and the concrete runway was completed in 1965.
- Known Uses: While primarily used for gliding, including national and international competitions and training camps, other aviation activities are secondary during competition periods.
- Facilities: The airfield includes hangars, a club workshop for small repairs, and parking facilities for gliders.
- Accessibility: It is located near the A7 federal highway, and the town of Aalen, with a well-frequented railway station, is reachable by train from Frankfurt and Munich. The nearest international airport is Stuttgart, 78.5 km away.
*Sources researched: fai.org, airportroutes.com, grokipedia.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Aug 4, 2026
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Aalen Heidenheim Elchingen Airfield is located in Neresheim, DE, at an elevation of 1916 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is EDPA.