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Pennewitz Airfield

Ilmenau, Germany

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Pennewitz Airfield

Ilmenau, Germany
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Small general aviation airfield serving the Ilmenau region.

Location
Ilmenau, Germany
Pennewitz Airfield (ICAO: EDOS) is a general aviation aerodrome located near Pennewitz, a small locality in the district of Ilm-Kreis in Thuringia, Germany. It serves private pilots, flight training, and light aircraft operations in the region surrounding the city of Ilmenau. The airfield is a typical small German Verkehrslandeplatz (registered landing site), catering primarily to local flying clubs and private aircraft. It is not served by scheduled commercial airline services and has no passenger terminal infrastructure.
Notable facts
  • ›ICAO designator EDOS identifies it within the German airspace system.
  • ›Located in the Thuringia region of central Germany near the city of Ilmenau.
  • ›Serves general aviation, private pilots, and flight training activities.
  • ›No scheduled commercial services operate from this airfield.
  • ›Has no IATA code, reflecting its non-commercial status.
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A quiet Thuringian airfield nestled among forested hills and valleys

Pennewitz Airfield is a small general aviation aerodrome located near Ilmenau in the Thuringian highlands of central Germany. Serving private pilots, glider operations, and light aircraft, it operates in a scenic rural setting typical of the Thuringian Forest region. The airfield plays a modest but steady role in regional sport aviation and flight training activities.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Facility — A simple single-building operations area serving light aircraft, gliders, and visiting private pilots.
Ground Transport
  • Private car or taxi from Ilmenau town centre (approximately 5–10 km)
  • Local bus services connecting Ilmenau to surrounding villages
  • Car rental available in Ilmenau town
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Tanne Ilmenau
  • Ringberg Hotel Ilmenau
  • Pension am Waldrand Ilmenau
Dining

The airfield itself offers very limited or no formal catering facilities, typical of small German sport aerodromes. Ilmenau town centre, a short drive away, provides a range of cafés, bakeries, and traditional Thuringian restaurants. Visitors are advised to plan meals before or after operations.

Traveller Tips
  • Contact the airfield directly before arrival to confirm operating hours and PPR requirements.
  • The surrounding Thuringian Forest offers excellent walking and cycling if you have time between flights.
  • Fuel availability may be limited — verify in advance if you require avgas.
  • Local weather can change rapidly in the forested highlands; always check updated forecasts before departure.

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