Schotten glider airfield
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| Height above MSL | 500 m (1640 ft ) | ||
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| Distance from the city center | 4 km northeast of Schotten | ||
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| operator | Aero Club Schotten eV | ||
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| 05/23 | 370 m × 30 m grass | ||
| 04/22 | 250 m × 30 m grass | ||
The Schotten glider airfield is located in the Vogelsberg low mountain range on the edge of the Hoherodskopf mountain in the outskirts of the city of Schotten . The airfield is operated by the Aero Club Schotten .
Place data
Gliding , powered gliding and microlight flight are practiced and trained. The airfield is located at an altitude of 500 m above sea level. NN and has a main and a secondary slope. The main runway is 370 meters long and 30 meters wide. The gliders usually take off in winch mode , but aircraft towing is also possible.
- Landing directions 05/23 and 04/22
- Towing distance (winch operation) approx. 1000 meters
- Radio frequency: 134.935 MHz (since December 2018)
- Call sign Scots gliding
- Approved for gliders and self- launching touring motor gliders and ultralight aircraft .