Civil Airfield Medulin (LDPM)

Medulin airfield no longer holds an ICAO code; use ZZZZ and coordinates in flight plans. PPR is required before arrival. Pula Tower coordinates traffic to the circuit, with frequency changes to 123.500 for Medulin; blind calls are possible if the frequency is unattended. The runway is grass and slightly uphill on 12; what appears as an asphalt runway is actually a taxiway, occasionally approved for takeoff but not for landing. Parking is on asphalt or concrete with tie-downs; hangar space may be available.

No fuel is available at Medulin. Technical landings for fuel are possible at Pula (LDPL), about 4 km or a 5-minute flight away. Taxis to Pula city cost about €30, and to Medulin town about €20–€22; both towns are within 4 km of the field. Accommodation can be arranged locally, with hotels and beaches nearby.

Fees have increased: landing about €15, outdoor parking €25–€35 per night, hangar parking €25–€45 per night. Example: landing about €15; outdoor parking about €35 per night; hangar parking about €45 per night.

The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming, with personal service on arrival. Pilots highlight the relaxed environment and helpful staff, though some note less accommodating service on departure. The field can experience strong Bora winds; secure aircraft accordingly. The grass runway may have minor undulations and loose stones—land near the edge rather than the centerline.

Medulin serves as a practical alternative to Pula for general aviation, especially when parking at Pula is unavailable. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.