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Mainbullau Airfield

Regional airfield near Miltenberg, popular starting point for scenic flights over the Spessart and Odenwald.

Near Mainbullau, a district of Miltenberg in Lower Franconia, lies Mainbullau Airfield, identified by the ICAO code EDFU.

At a Glance

Type
Regional airfield
ICAO code
EDFU
Location
near Mainbullau, a district of Miltenberg, Lower Franconia
Function
Base for the Bavarian Air Rescue Squadron
Ideal for
Scenic sightseeing flights

History

Before the war, the site served as a glider field and emergency landing strip. Flight operations officially began in 1957. Further expansion followed in 1960, when an asphalt runway, several aircraft hangars, a control tower, and a fuel station were added.

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Approved Aircraft

The airfield is certified for a wide range of aircraft, including gliders, motor gliders, ultralights, helicopters, and powered aircraft up to 2,000 kilograms. Skydivers also make use of the grounds.

Scenic Flights

The airfield is a popular departure point for sightseeing flights heading toward the Spessart or over the Odenwald.

Map

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Address

Flugpl.
63897 Miltenberg

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