Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield serves Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, DE.
The Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield (ICAO: EDPO) is a special airfield (Sonderlandeplatz) located approximately one kilometer northwest of the historic city center of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany. It is operated by the Flugsportvereinigung Neumarkt e.V..
- Location and Runway: The airfield is situated at 49°17'09.7"N / 11°26'49.9"E, at an elevation of 425 meters (1394 ft). It features a 600-meter asphalt runway (09/27). Due to its proximity to the city, takeoffs are generally to the west (runway 27), and landings are typically on runway 09.
- Known Uses: EDPO is used for private aviation, flight training, and is a base for the Bavarian Air Rescue Squadron (Luftrettungsstaffel Bayern), which conducts forest fire surveillance flights and other disaster relief operations. It is approved for aircraft up to 2000 kg MTOW and helicopters up to 3000 kg. Ultralight aircraft (three-axis) are also permitted, often requiring prior permission (PPR). The airfield is open on weekends, with PPR required during the week.
- Historical Significance: Aviation activities in Neumarkt date back to before World War II. The current airfield location was established in 1959 and officially approved in 1960.
- Facilities: The airfield has several buildings, including a tower, a hangar, and a small casino, with a nearby restaurant. Fuel (Mogas, 100 LL) is available with PPR. There is a helipad for the nearby Klinikum Neumarkt.
*Sources researched: flugplatz-edpo.de, plugin.flugsport-neumarkt.de, oberpfalz-luftbild.de, dewiki.de, dulv.de*
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Neumarkt-Oberpfalz Airfield is located in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, DE, at an elevation of 1394 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is EDPO.