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Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield

Hünxe, Germany

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Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield

Hünxe, Germany
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General aviation airfield serving the Ruhr region of Germany.

Location
Hünxe, Germany
Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield (ICAO: EDLD) is a general aviation airport located near Hünxe in the North Rhine-Westphalia state of Germany. It serves private pilots, flight training, and recreational aviation in the greater Ruhr metropolitan area. The airfield sits on the Schwarze Heide heath, a distinctive landscape area between the cities of Dinslaken and Wesel. It is operated primarily for light aircraft, gliders, and sport aviation activities rather than commercial passenger services.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on the Schwarze Heide heath in North Rhine-Westphalia.
  • ›Serves general aviation including private flights and flight training.
  • ›No scheduled commercial airline services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Situated between the cities of Dinslaken and Wesel in the Ruhr region.
  • ›Glider and sport aviation activities are supported at the airfield.
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A quiet general aviation field tucked into the Ruhr's green edges

Dinslaken-Schwarze Heide Airfield (EDLD) is a small general aviation airfield located near Hünxe in the Wesel district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Situated on the edge of the Schwarze Heide heathland nature reserve, it serves private pilots, flight training schools, and sport aviation clubs rather than scheduled commercial traffic. The airfield reflects the strong tradition of light aviation and gliding culture prevalent across the Rhine-Ruhr region.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A modest single building serving as the clubhouse, pilot briefing area, and administrative hub for visiting and based aircraft.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Hünxe or Dinslaken town centre
  • Regional bus connections from Dinslaken via local VRR network
  • Car rental available in nearby Dinslaken city
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Zur Rauschenburg, Hünxe
  • ibis Duisburg City
  • Hotel Dinslaken
Dining

The airfield clubhouse typically offers basic refreshments and snacks for pilots and visitors on flying days. A wider range of dining options including German regional cuisine can be found in the nearby towns of Dinslaken and Wesel, both within a short drive of the airfield.

Traveller Tips
  • Check airfield operating hours in advance, as EDLD is not staffed around the clock and access may be restricted outside club activity days.
  • The surrounding Schwarze Heide nature reserve is worth exploring on foot or by bike if you have time before or after your flight.
  • Contact the local aero club directly before visiting to confirm PPR requirements and fuel availability.
  • Dinslaken town centre, about 8 km away, offers the nearest ATMs, supermarkets, and restaurants for supplies.
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