Winzeln Schramberg Airport (EDTW)

First of all, this airfield is very well suited to a stop when coming from Switzerland because it is NOT a "Besonderer Landeplatz", so there is no prior notification requirement whatsoever for such flights (whereas there is in Freiburg, Donaueschingen, Rottweil and Mengen). Fuel prices are also comparatively reasonable. Always open on Saturdays and Sundays in both summer and winter (in winter, of course, check for possible snow). Landing on weekdays may also be possible with prior notification. Caution: as a general rule, despite the asphalt runway, it is only approved for aircraft up to 2 tonnes MTOW. There is always quite a bit of activity here in good weather. The approach to runway 32 is fun: either straight in, but then you have to fly over a small patch of woodland on short final, or following the road, which allows a slightly shallower approach but requires a noticeable turn. Runway exits only in the middle of the runway. Refuelling: first you have to go up to the "tower" to collect the key for the fuel pump, then go back up to pay in the tower (ec card accepted). Avgas 100LL is painfully expensive everywhere at the moment; here it is currently 3,05€, which nevertheless still puts it towards the slightly lower end of the price range. If you do not refuel, you can also pay the landing fee using aerops and then do not have to go up to the tower at all. VERY friendly airfield manager! The airfield is also in an incredibly beautiful setting—pure Schwarzwald idyll! I did not visit the Italian restaurant at the airfield this time (the same operator for 13 years), as this was just an afternoon fuel stop. The airfield is at 2200 feet, so it may be appropriate to lean the mixture very slightly for take-off, particularly in summer. Neither departure is over entirely flat terrain.

The airfield is idyllically located on a plateau in the Schwarzwald and offers a family-style atmosphere with lively club operations by LSV Schwarzwald. Visiting pilots are very welcome; even on weekdays, a visit is usually straightforward (PPR).

With easterly wind as well as stronger westerly wind, turbulence is common on approach and departure. The runway is partially not visible on downwind; nevertheless, please adhere to the traffic pattern as precisely as possible for noise abatement.

The landing fee can be settled easily—either cash in an envelope in the mailbox at the tower, with the proprietor of the Italian airfield restaurant, or directly with the airfield manager. If you prefer, you can also settle your contribution for use of the airfield via the "aerops" app.

The restaurant, with its beautiful terrace, invites you to linger and offers a perfect opportunity to observe flight operations against the picturesque backdrop of the Hochschwarzwald.

No hangar space is available, but the aircraft can be parked outside overnight.

Comprehensive current information for pilots, webcams and weather, tips on accommodation and transport, as well as contact details can be found on the club’s website: https://www.lsv-schwarzwald.de.