Wilsche Glider Field

Gifhorn, DE 🇩🇪 Small Airport

ICAO

EDVQ

IATA

-

Elevation

191 ft

Region

DE-NI

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Airport Information

GPS Code: EDVQ

Local Code: Not available

Location: 52.524677° N, 10.462597° E

Continent: Europe

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Travelers generally view Wilsche Glider Field (EDVQ) in Gifhorn, operated by LSV Gifhorn, with high satisfaction, primarily due to its strong community, excellent flying conditions, and comprehensive facilities. While direct traveler reviews are not abundant, the club's self-description highlights a vibrant and welcoming environment for glider pilots and enthusiasts.

What Travelers Love
  • Strong Community and Youth Work: The LSV Gifhorn prides itself on active and successful youth programs, fostering a lively club atmosphere and promoting air sports as a valuable leisure and team activity.
  • Exceptional Thermal Conditions: Located at the southern edge of the Lüneburg Heath, the field boasts outstanding thermal conditions, enabling extensive cross-country flights over hundreds of kilometers. "House thermals" ensure quick and reliable lift.
  • Comprehensive Facilities: The airfield offers a well-maintained clubhouse with a modern kitchen, a terrace with a grill, and Wi-Fi. It also provides two aircraft hangars, an trailer hangar, a large workshop with tools for repairs, and a fuel station (MOGAS/AVGAS).
  • Diverse Flying Opportunities: The field supports various activities including pilot training, thermal flying, cross-country flights, aerobatics, and model flying. The club is noted for consistently achieving high cross-country flight kilometers in Lower Saxony.
  • Visitor Accommodation: For those staying multiple days, the club provides five sleeping rooms with a total of 10 beds, and ample space for tents, caravans, and cars in a forest area adjacent to the clubhouse.
Common Complaints
  • Prior Permission Required (PPR): The airfield is a special landing site (Sonderlandeplatz), meaning non-club E-class aircraft require Prior Permission Required (PPR) and a written permit from the airfield owner for landings and take-offs.
  • No specific recent complaints regarding facilities, security, or experiences at Wilsche Glider Field (EDVQ) were found in the available information.

Overall, Wilsche Glider Field appears to be a highly regarded destination for gliding enthusiasts, offering excellent flying conditions, a supportive club environment, and well-maintained facilities, making it an attractive location for both training and recreational flying.

Last updated: 183 days ago

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