Bautzen Airfield

Kubschütz, Germany

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Bautzen Airfield

Kubschütz, Germany

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EDAB

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568 ft

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Historic general aviation airfield in eastern Saxony.

Location

Kubschütz, Germany

Bautzen Airfield (ICAO: EDAB) is a general aviation airport located near Kubschütz, a municipality close to the town of Bautzen in the Upper Lusatia region of Saxony, Germany. The airfield serves private pilots, glider operations, and light aircraft activities rather than scheduled commercial aviation. The site has historical roots dating to the German Democratic Republic era, when it was used for military and paramilitary aviation purposes. Today it is managed for sport and general aviation use, hosting flying clubs and training operations in the region.

Getting to & from

The airfield is accessible by road from the town of Bautzen, located a few kilometers to the west, with no dedicated public transit service.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is EDAB; no IATA code is assigned.
›The airfield is used primarily for general aviation, gliding, and pilot training.
›Located near Kubschütz in Upper Lusatia, close to the Polish border.
›The site has historical connections to GDR-era aviation activities.
›No scheduled commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.

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A quiet Saxon airfield nestled among rolling eastern German landscapes

Bautzen Airfield, designated EDAB, is a small general aviation airfield located near Kubschütz in the Upper Lusatia region of Saxony, eastern Germany. It serves private pilots, flight clubs, and light aircraft operations rather than commercial airline traffic. The field reflects the character of many post-reunification regional airfields in the former East Germany, maintaining a modest but active aviation community.

Terminals

General Aviation Facility — A basic single facility handling light aircraft arrivals, departures, and local flight club operations.

Ground Transport

Private car or taxi from Bautzen city centre (approx. 5 km)
Local bus connections from Bautzen Hauptbahnhof to Kubschütz area
Car rental available in Bautzen city centre

Nearby Hotels

Hotel Goldener Adler, Bautzen
Residence Hotel Bautzen
Pension am Stadtpark, Bautzen

Dining

The airfield itself has minimal on-site catering, typically limited to a club house facility for visiting pilots. Bautzen city centre, approximately 5 km away, offers a range of traditional Saxon restaurants, bakeries, and cafés. Visitors are advised to arrange meals in town rather than relying on airfield catering.

Traveller Tips

Contact the airfield or local flight club in advance as facilities and opening hours are variable.
Bautzen is known for its well-preserved medieval old town and is worth exploring during any visit.
Fuel availability on-site may be limited — confirm before arrival if flying in.
The surrounding Upper Lusatia region offers scenic countryside ideal for light aircraft touring.

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