🇩🇪 Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield

Freiburg im Breisgau Airfield (EDTF) is a private aviation airport located in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany,. It is one of Germany's oldest aerodromes, established on a former military parade ground.

• Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, at an elevation of 799-801 ft MSL,.
• Runway Information: It has one asphalt runway, 16/34, measuring 4,390 ft (1,400 meters),. The runway was extended in 2011.
• Known Uses: The airfield is approved for powered aircraft, motor gliders, helicopters, gliders, hot air balloons, parachuting, and, with restrictions, ultralight aircraft and gyrocopters. It serves private and commercial purposes, including flights for Messe Freiburg, TV shows, sporting events, and organ transport for the University Medical Center Freiburg, for which it has unrestricted night flight permission. It is also the base for the Christoph 54 emergency rescue helicopter.
• Operations: The airport is open in summer from 06:00 to 18:00 (SS+30) and in winter from 07:00 to SS+30, with PPR (Prior Permission Required) for flights outside these hours. PPR is also required for aircraft over 10 tons.
• Historical Significance: Flight operations in Freiburg date back to 1907. The airfield was predominantly used for military purposes in the 1930s and by French occupation forces after WWII. Its preservation has been supported by local referendums and its importance to the local economy and medical services.

*Sources researched: freiburg-airport.de, ourairports.com, thejetfinder.com, en.wikipedia.org, universalweather.com*