Friedersdorf Airfield
| Friedersdorf Airfield | |
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| Characteristics | |
| ICAO code | EDCF |
| Coordinates | |
| Height above MSL | 35 m (115 ft ) |
| Transport links | |
| Distance from the city center | 1 km southeast of Friedersdorf |
| Street | Wolziger Chaussee, Friedersdorfer Chaussee (L 39, L 40) |
| Basic data | |
| opening | 1941 |
| operator | Flugplatzbetriebsgesellschaft Friedersdorf mbH |
| Flight movements |
3800 (as of 2017) |
| Start-and runway | |
| 12/30 | 1180 m × 40 m grass |
The airfield Friedersdorf ( ICAO code : EDCF ) is a special airfield in the village Friedersdorf the municipality Heidesee in the country Brandenburg . The glider club Luftsportclub Interflug Berlin e. V. resident.
The airfield is located about 30 km southeast of Berlin , 15 km east of Königs Wusterhausen .
Only gliding is operated at Friedersdorf airfield . It can only be used after approval by the airport operator ( Prior Permission Required ). Flight operations usually only take place from April to October.
history
The airfield, which opened in 1941 as an air base for the Wehrmacht Air Force , initially housed single-engine training aircraft from the 11th pilot training regiment, which later became the A / B 11 pilot's school . From December 1944 to March 1945, a regular unit was stationed here with the 11th close-up reconnaissance squadron .
At times, parachute jump and agricultural flight were operated at Friedersdorf airfield . Gliding has been practiced since 1961.
Connection
The airfield can be reached via the federal autobahn 12 (exit Friedersdorf), the streets L 39 and L 40, as well as by train from the Friedersdorf train station, which is about 400 m west of the field ( RB 36 : Königs Wusterhausen - Beeskow - Frankfurt (Oder ) ).
Airspace structure
Friedersdorf airfield is located in airspace G. Due to its proximity to Schönefeld Airport , airspace E begins at 1000 ft, and airspace C from 2500 ft (762 m) MSL . An operating agreement with German air traffic control permits limited use of airspace C for aircraft that take off and land at this airfield.
According to DFS planning from 2012, the lower limit of airspace C is to be increased to 3500 ft (1067 m) MSL after Berlin Brandenburg Airport opens.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Henry L. deZeng IV: Air Force Airfields 1935-45 Germany (1937 Borders) , pp 190-191 retrieved on July 30, 2015
- ↑ Airspace structure , Luftsportclub Interflug Berlin e. V.
