Trier-Föhren Airfield

Föhren, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

EDRT

IATA

Elevation

666 ft

Region

DE-RP

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EDRT

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.863888° N, 6.7875° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: ZQF Flugplatz Trier-Föhren

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Trier-Föhren Airfield (EDRT) generally receives a mixed but largely positive sentiment from travelers and pilots, particularly praising its amenities and services for general aviation. While there are no commercial airline services or associated reviews for typical terminal facilities, security wait times, or customs/immigration, the airfield is well-regarded for its operational aspects and catering.

What Travelers Love

Excellent On-Site Dining: The airfield features a "very good restaurant" on the premises, with one recent review (January 2024) specifically praising its excellent food. There are also mentions of a Casino-Restaurant and Blockhütte Fly-Inn, offering good cuisine at fair prices.
Convenient Location and Accessibility: Trier-Föhren Airfield is situated directly on the A1/A48 motorways, offering excellent road connections to the wider region. It is also relatively close to the city of Trier.
Comprehensive General Aviation Services: Pilots appreciate the availability of Avgas 100 LL and Jet A1 fuel at fair prices, technical ground personnel, well-developed taxiways, and internet for flight preparation.
Diverse Activities and Training Opportunities: The airfield supports various activities including sightseeing flights, business travel, pilot training, hot air balloon festivals, individual scenic flights, charter/business flights, and parachuting.
Friendly Staff (Generally): Several pilot reports highlight the friendly staff, particularly mentioning the helpfulness of some tower personnel.

Common Complaints

Inconsistent Tower Personnel Friendliness: An older pilot report specifically noted an unfriendly and "important-making" tower person, although other staff members were praised.
Facility Layout for Pilots: One pilot mentioned that some facilities (for food and drink) are on the opposite side of the airport from the tower, which could be less convenient for pilots.
Weekend Parachutist Activity: The airfield is "used extensively by the parachutists during the weekends," which other pilots might need to be aware of due to increased air traffic.

Trier-Föhren Airfield (EDRT) serves primarily as a general aviation hub, offering a robust range of services and amenities for pilots and visitors, including good dining options and excellent road connectivity. While occasional issues with specific personnel have been noted, the overall impression points to a functional and service-oriented airfield for its intended purpose.

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This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`04/22`	3937 ft	98 ft	CON	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
AFIS	Langen Information	`123.525 MHz`
INFO	Trier Radio	`118.39 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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