Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield

Albstadt, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

EDSA

IATA

Elevation

2881 ft

Region

DE-BW

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: EDSA

Local Code: Not available

Location: 48.249722° N, 9.0625° E

Continent: EU

Type: Small Airport

Terminal Information Not Available
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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield (EDSA) is primarily a general aviation and gliding airfield, fostering a positive and enthusiastic community for those passionate about flying. Recent information highlights a focus on flying activities, training, and local aviation events, suggesting high satisfaction among its users, primarily pilots and club members.

What Travelers Love

Vibrant Flying Community: The airfield is home to the LSV Degerfeld e.V., which emphasizes the "fascination of flying," a strong community spirit, and mutual support among members, offering opportunities to learn and expand flying skills.
Scenic Location: Situated on the picturesque Swabian Alb, the airfield offers beautiful views, especially from the air.
New Airfield Restaurant: A new restaurant, "Spätzle mit Soß'," opened in September 2023, enhancing on-site amenities.
Aircraft Maintenance and History: The airfield hosts an aircraft maintenance workshop that also houses notable historical aircraft, including a Mustang P51-D and a Harvard AT-6.
Gliding and Flight Training: It is a key location for gliding activities and offers flight training opportunities.

Common Complaints

Limited Commercial Amenities: As a special-use airfield (Sonderlandeplatz) for general aviation, Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield (EDSA) does not feature typical commercial airport terminals, extensive amenities, or services like security checkpoints or customs/immigration facilities for public travelers, and thus, such reviews are not applicable.
Grass Runway: The airfield operates with a 960m grass runway, which may present limitations for certain types of aircraft or during specific weather conditions.
No Public Transportation Details: Specific information regarding public transportation connections to the airfield is not readily available in traveler reviews.

Overall, Albstadt-Degerfeld Airfield (EDSA) is a highly regarded facility within the general aviation and gliding community, offering excellent opportunities for flying in a supportive environment. While it excels in its niche, prospective visitors should be aware it operates as a general aviation airfield rather than a commercial airport.

Generated 5 days ago

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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Airport Routes

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`09/27`	3435 ft	100 ft	GRS	Active

Type	Description	Frequency
AFIS	Langen Information	`128.95 MHz`
INFO	Degerfeld Radio	`125.835 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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