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Like my predecessor, I also had a very quick and efficient fuel stop in Bastia. As per the AIP, PPR must be requested in advance for all GA traffic, but it was quickly approved online via touchngo.fr by SATAB.

Very friendly and cooperative ATC, both Approach and Tower. A handling agent was already waiting for us at the fuel station. The friendly gentleman assisted with refueling and processed the landing fees of 26,10€, comprising 14,10€ landing charges (Rockwell Commander 114B) and a 12,00€ PPR fee.

Avgas 100LL currently 2,83€ per liter, paid with an AirBP card. After exactly 32 min on the ground we were airborne again and Tower even let us choose the takeoff direction. Excellent—would gladly return!

Overall an excellent airport, with good and expeditious handling by Eccelsa at reasonable prices. You should register online with Eccelsa FBO in advance. Approach was a bit chaotic at Tower because it was quite busy, but we were quickly sequenced between two large jets for landing.

Due to the many private jets we were assigned a parking stand on Apron 3. No Follow-Me; taxi under own guidance. Tower said they would send someone to pick us up, but after 15 min no one had arrived, so we called the handling agent ourselves by phone and a van showed up promptly.

The private terminal is, as widely reported, impressive, with its own duty-free shops, lounges, and a bar with restaurant. Staff very helpful, but a bit stiff, and the ladies particularly over-the-top with makeup. You can tell private jets are the main target group; however, with "SEP" you are treated just as correctly and quickly—very commendable!

Despite arriving from Switzerland, there were no customs questions or other entry formalities. A Sixt desk is located directly in the private terminal and coordinates key handover. (Important when booking the car: select "Privatterminal" instead of Olbia Airport!) Baggage is brought to the car and, before departure, taken out of the car again and, unprompted, brought to the aircraft.

After paying the fees at the Operations Desk, a quick security check, then by van back to the aircraft. The required clearance from handling on a separate frequency was very swift. Then taxi and departure clearance from the friendly Tower and VFR out via Olbia Nord.

Total costs for a Rockwell Commander 114B: 105,40€, of which 14,76€ landing fees, 11,76€ for 3 days parking, 32,62€ handling, 44,26€ for my passenger, and 2,00€ "Duty Stamp", whatever that may mean. With multiple passengers this has a big impact on the total bill.

For fuel, 100LL and JET A1 are available. JET A1 comes to the aircraft by fuel truck; for 100LL you have to taxi to the fuel station on Apron 1 and wait there up to 90 min for an attendant. At 3,54€ per liter we instead refueled on the return in Bastia for 2,83€.

The aerodrome has for a few years now no longer been operated by the Aeroclub but by a real-estate company (!). Whether their long-term goal is to close the field is unclear. In principle the field is not PPR; as long as you operate within the aerodrome fire service working hours, everything is fine. Still, there is a short online PPR form on the website (https://aeroportodeimarmi.com/). Since it’s so convenient, I always recommend doing it. Then they will be expecting you, your details are already on file, and payment on site is quicker. From a flying perspective, not much new. There is now an ATZ around the field where self-announce procedures apply (in Italy they call this "TIBA"); nevertheless, a ground radio service is often provided. RWY 23 is still usually the active. Just short of the threshold there are a few trees, but they’re not very tall. Same applies to RWY 05. The runway surface is still as poor as ever. Especially right in the middle (longitudinally and laterally) it is practically just loose gravel. So continue to exercise caution. Second negative point is the fees, which have been noticeably increased. From one to two tonnes you now pay 54 (!) € for landing (aircraft under one tonne a bit less). For parking per night you pay, but only if you stay more than 12 h, 26 €. That makes it typically 80 € for an overnight, which is steep for a field like this. Accordingly, there is hardly any flight activity left. As said, no one knows whether the intention is to shut the field down in the long term and "monetize" it. 100LL and Jet-A1 are available at all times, slightly cheaper than in Germany. The aerodrome operator also offers bicycle rental directly, which is ideal for the area. There are taxi numbers at the ops office as well. Above all, in terms of location and panorama it is (along with Lido and Marina di Campo) probably the most beautiful airfield in Italy. Hotel prices in Forte dei Marmi are now really steep; a bit cheaper right near the aerodrome. I recently stayed at Hotel Elisabetta, almost right next to the field; a simple 2-star, family-run hotel where almost everything is as it was decades ago. Old-fashioned, but nice! Bookable via Booking. Another time I stayed quite affordably at Hotel Storyville. It’s 500 meters from the field and also family-run. Top choice for lunch on the beach remains "Gilda". It has been massively expanded in recent years and now has about 200 seats right on the beach. Still, reserve. Not cheap! Cheaper but also nice (roof terrace) is Solemar. In the evening, a classic for pizza and the like remains "Bocconcino", right on the piazza. Reserve! And Forte remains an absolute shopping paradise for fashion, accessories, etc. Conclusion: thanks to its uniqueness, still a marginal 4 stars despite the poor runway and high fees.

Basically unusable for GA during the summer season. Apart from the fact that there are no parking spaces available (there's a maximum ground time below 2h), at least you could go there in the winter time (I know a pilot who did pattern work there in November because there was literally no traffic and the tower was bored :-)) – but recently they introduced a GA passenger fee of around 2000€ per passenger. So even a drop-off doesn't make sense unless you are thinking in gulfstream categories.

Bornholm is highly recommended as a destination airfield or for a short trip. There is ample apron parking; the fee was 28,10 € for three nights, absolutely fair, and everything was quick and straightforward, largely self-service. The island offers many attractive excursion options. Just be aware that no AVGAS is available.

According to the AIP, the aerodrome is PPR. According to the website (https://edqa.de/), on weekends with VFR weather this can/should be obtained via the usual R/T call. If the weather is marginal VMC, you can, if necessary, use the webcam to check whether there is activity at the field. Notwithstanding this, a separate PPR must be obtained for IFR approaches.

The approach is straightforward, the runway is in very good condition. Parking, however, is grass only. The very nice old town is about 10 min away by taxi (approx. 20 €).
Fees for 1315 kg MTOW are somewhat on the high side: landing 20 €, parking 12 €, plus additional PPR charges on weekdays.

Overall, EDQA is quite attractive due to its proximity to the city. However, the organizational constraints around PPR significantly reduce its usability. Flying without an aerodrome manager would be a major improvement here...

After e-mailing all listed handling companies at LKPR, the most cost-effective handler for us was Bell Textron Prague (prague.handling@bh.com) with the following costs for a DA40:

Handling: 1.800 CZK (approx. 74 EUR)
Parking: 14 CZK (approx. 0.6 EUR) per hour/per ton MTOW
Landing fee: 1.110 CZK (approx. 45 EUR)
Coordination fees: 22 CZK (approx. 0.8 EUR)
Passenger tax (for departure) 1115 per PAX (approx. 46 EUR)

plus 21% VAT.

Slot coordination via Bell Textron was straightforward (including a last-minute departure time change) as was managing TSAT.

For the approach, the approach controller asked whether I could maintain best speed on the approach as they had a lot of airline traffic at the time of my approach. I was happy to oblige and fly the approach at 120 KIAS, which the approach controller thanked me for.

Parking for light aircraft was at Q5 on the South Apron but I presume this can vary on the day. Transport between the aircraft and terminal 3 (VIP/BizAv terminal) was easy in both directions and invoicing and payment was quick, however the security check was annoying. We had a lot of liquids with us (cremes, toothpastes etc) and they insisted that every single tube be put into the scanner individually(!) so that unexpectedly took a bit of time.

Avgas 100LL refuelling was initially concerning when I was told that the wait time for the fuel bowser was at least an hour, and I negotiated to have it done without my presence, with the costs charged to the handler (without surcharge) and then paid by me as part of the final invoice. AirBP cards were not accepted and my Total card (which I had passed to the handler) was also not accepted as it did not have a smart chip.

Friendly staff all around, good condition of runway, taxiways and parking. Busy from local flight school and Cirrus center. No landing/parking fees, but registration on website.
Avgas (2.80€/L) and verde/superplus - repeated authorization of creditcard due to limited amounts.
Restaurant with limited opening times for lunch and evening, but very good.
Getting a taxi to Bologna can be challenging (local apps spotty, calling cotabo works better) - 50-60€ to / 40-50€ back. No UBER.

Since 1 January 2026, Säve Airport has been classified as a heliport and serves exclusively system-critical air traffic for Göteborg and the Västra Götaland Region.

Friendly little aerodrome directly north of the Nuremberg CTR. I don’t know if it’s just me, but I find this airfield particularly hard to spot, even though it wasn’t our first visit, last weekend. Moreover, the runway could be a bit smoother. Otherwise all was good, once again.
We didn’t eat at the restaurant this time but on our last visit it was good.
We paid a bit over 40€ via aerops for landing and two days parking with a Mooney. Avgas price was OK, compared to other ADs in the area but I don’t know if this is general pattern or a one off.
If you don’t mind half an hour’s walk, you can reach the center of Herzogenaurach on foot. I think, they rent out bicycles but we didn’t try that.

PPR straightforward; listen to the recorded message and depart. Landing fees are very reasonable. There is a briefing room and a restaurant on the field. In summer, you can fly in wearing swim trunks and be in the lake 10 minutes later.

Great aerodrome. The AFIS officer was very friendly on the phone. Flight registration is included in the payment process, so it’s very straightforward. As we were told, the aerodrome is usually usable even in snow. On-site restaurant with reasonable prices.

Straightforward aerodrome with ATC. New C office with briefing facilities and snacks. Caution: in windy conditions the approach can be challenging. However, there is ample runway (concrete) to make corrections. Check NOTAMs prior to approach! Opposite the aerodrome there is a good Asian restaurant, and McDonalds is also not far.

Well-situated aerodrome. Very friendly people and reasonable landing fees. Nice clubhouse and a good airport restaurant. Runway and taxiways are well maintained. Landing fees and flight registration are easy to complete on site on a PC. On weekends there is an AFIS officer on the field who is happy to help.

Nice approach; thanks to the AFIS officer no overhead join was required, and you can join the circuit directly. Friendly service at the C office as well as in the restaurant. Parking situation somewhat unclear; with four aircraft in front of the C office it was already quite full. Still highly recommended!

PPR can be conveniently submitted via the website, as can the flight notification. Unfortunately, the airfield offers very little overall—no clubhouse, no restaurant, nor any other option to prepare your return flight or take a short break. The 45 CHF landing fee is on the expensive side for what you get compared with similar airfields.

Speyer was my Schengen exit point back to the UK. Booked customs police using Speyer's website https://flugplatz-speyer.de/. I felt the request went into a black hole, because I received no acknowledgement on the website nor via email. When I emailed ops@edry.aero to double check everything was okay, they quickly acknowledged that customs police will be present, I could have parking overnight, etc.

My IFR Z flight plan EOBT was 07:30z. Customs police arrived around 07:28z, even though I explicitly said I would be at the airport before 06:30z. Luckily the ops people understood, relayed to the tower, and all was fine.

Aside from the mild stress of Customs police not showing up until the very last minute, everybody was very friendly, helpful, and understanding.

Aircraft:
- DA40
- MTOM: 1,310kg

Fees (excluding VAT):
- Landing: €32.20
- Parking, 1 day + 1 night: €25.22

Fuel, Jet A-1, self service, paid by credit card (excluding VAT): €2.55 / litre (April 2026)

Stopped here overnight enroute back from Aero Friedrichshafen to visit the Technik Museum. It's very large, lots to see, and I enjoyed it, a nice way to spend an afternoon.

Arrange arrival and parking by emailing contact@colmar.aeroport.fr, as per their AIP page. Straightforward process and quick responses.

On arrival, I must say, not the friendliest. Had to repeatedly ask for taxiing directions, with no response or poor instructions (the airport was not busy). They told me to park on Charlie Apron, but gave me directions for Sierra Apron. Unless the Parking Areas on their AIP page are incorrect? In any case, not a big deal, we got there in the end.

Once inside the terminal, it was empty. When I did find somebody, they we very friendly and helpful, giving me numbers for a local taxi into town.

On departure, very friendly and helpful. I'm guessing different ATSU from arrival.

Aircraft:
- DA40
- MTOM: 1,310kg

Paid fees via Aerops. Very quick and easy
- Landing fees (MTOM up to 1,999kg): €13.50
- Hourly parking fees (MTOM up to 2,000kg): €1.12 / hour

Fuel, Jet A-1, self service, payable by AirBP card, not sure if normal credit card will work, never tried. £2.41 / litre, including custom duties + VAT (April 2026).

Colmar itself is stunning and very much worth the visit !

IFR arrival and depature. All controllers where very friendly and helpful.

Handling is mandatory for GA.
Handler: Avia Partners (aka Avia VIP)
Booked via email to lfbd@aviavip.com (as per AIP)
Straightforward process, responsive by email. Suspect MyHandling would also work, but didn’t test it.

Parking for light GA is on Apron Juliet, the other side of taxiway lima from Avia Partners.

No walking allowed from the apron, across lima, to the FBO, which is only ~75m away. You will be driven.

On arrival, met by two Avia Partners staff on Juliet. I think it was their first day on the job. They seemed confused, didn't enjoy it, or both. But once inside the FBO a completely different story: very helpful and efficient, taxi quickly arranged, comfortable seating area, drinks offered. Likewise a couple days later on departure, very well done, and fuel promptly organised.

Aircraft:
- DA40
- MTOM: 1,310kg

Fuel, Jet A-1: €2.86 / litre.

Fees, excluding VAT:
- Handling: €148
- Pax FBO fee: €50 / person
- Airport fees - landing: €23.85
- Airport fees - parking day: €0.46/hr
- Airport fees - parking night: €0.22/hr
- Ramp management fee: €7

Handling hurts once, parking is reasonable thereafter. Given the couple other airfields in the area seem to be French only (my French relies heavily on goodwill from the listener, and on blind optimism when they reply), it is a convenient airport if you need to stay a couple nights to amortise the pain.

Flew in on 23rd April from Thruxton on the way to Friedricschafen. Sent them an email a couple of days before the trip and they confirmed within a couple of hours.

On final approach I was asked to maintain best forward speed and expedite vacating the runway as there were 6 tornados waiting to take off. After landing I realised there was some kind of event going on with a few stalls at the airfield and the tornados doing multiple low passes. Amazing.

I picked up fuel at EUR 2.20. German border force came out to the aircraft and after a phone call to find out what to do, they stamped my passport. No photo / fingerprint as per the new EES.

On departure I was charged a EUR 20.48 landing fee but also, EUR 39.38 each for customs and immigration which was a first for me. Anyone experienced this before? I asked about this and they said that it is something the airfield needs to pay to the border force.

+19% tax on everything above.

It was very easy to get in and out of the airport. I needed some space for a meeting for about an hour and they gave me a dedicated meeting room which was great. About a 30 minute walk to a large retail factory outlet so plenty of food and shopping options.

Did my IR and Multi Engine Rating at Angel City Flyers. Super busy airport with commercial operations, multiple flight schools and maintenance organizations. Highly recommended - if you can fly there and are fluid with comms, you can fly anywhere. There is a big training area over the water which is super busy. KLGB is always fine with training approaches on the 30, even between two airliners. Excellent ATC service.

On 03.05 I refueled 100LL again at an unmatched €2.22/l for all of Central Europe. Since 04.05 the price is now €2.38, which is still very good. Otherwise, everything is basically spot-on here: fuel prices, low fees (€15, and that applies up to five tonnes!), good opening hours, no PPR, restaurant and hotel on site. And of course the Alpine panorama is beautiful. Still, the place just doesn’t ‘vibe’ with me personally, so I don’t come often. Hard to put into words… it all feels a bit sterile. In any case, there are also a few objectively suboptimal points. First: there is no parallel taxiway; when it’s busy, after landing on runway 36 you often have to vacate via Taxiway B, let a few aircraft depart/land, and only several minutes later backtrack to the apron. The fuel station is also laid out poorly from a logistical standpoint: it’s all the way at the south end of the apron and forms a narrow dead end. I was lucky and was alone; fifteen minutes later five aircraft were queued there and some surely had to wait over an hour in the blazing sun. The restaurant, although it’s a chain, isn’t entirely unappealing, but it mainly offers steaks and burgers, plus a handful of pasta dishes.

Current datapoint for a fuel stop in Portorož: landing and "Terminal Service" just under 42 € with AOPA discount for 3 POB. Turnaround about 40 minutes — very good given the heavy traffic on the first weekend of May.

The staff were clearly making an effort to ensure prompt service despite the crowds.

AVGAS 100LL: 2,45 €.

IFR approach from the north via FORJO1A Arrival, RNP 15 with circling to 33.

Well-frequented yet relaxed aeroclub airfield, about 10 minutes south of Portorož. We joined direct base via the ADRIA 1 route - seems to be how most handle it, even though the published traffic pattern is to the east. PPR not required per the VFR Manual; hours of operation are published by NOTAM. Plenty of parking both on asphalt and on grass.

Already during rollout we were offered a taxi (15 € to Vrsar); very friendly driver. As for Vrsar, there is not much to add - a really cozy old town.

Departure: The call to Pula APP required by the VFR Manual does not seem necessary in practice. After takeoff just call Pula; the climb into Class D airspace is cleared without fuss.

No AVGAS 100LL available.

Note: As described in various PIREPs, 'clearances' are given for takeoff and landing. We interpreted that less as a formal clearance and more as a friendly welcome - still, less would be more here.

Fees: 55 € for 3 days.

Visited on 02 May 2026.
Super friendly people, very easy to fly into!
We booked the "Fly & Visit" package via the airport’s website (https://www.airport-k-vary.cz/en/fly-and-visit/)
The package included landing & parking for 1 night (Piper PA28) plus taxi to town and back to the airport. Cost of the package: 102€.
I can HIGHLY recommend this airport!!