Altlichtenwarth Gliderfield

Altlichtenwarth, Austria

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Altlichtenwarth Gliderfield

Altlichtenwarth, Austria

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LOAR

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604 ft

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Austrian gliderfield serving the Weinviertel region.

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Altlichtenwarth, Austria

Altlichtenwarth Gliderfield (ICAO: LOAR) is a small general aviation airfield located in Altlichtenwarth, a village in the Mistelbach district of Lower Austria. It serves primarily as a base for gliding and soaring operations in the flat, agricultural landscape of the Weinviertel region. The airfield is a typical Austrian regional gliderfield, operated for sport aviation purposes. It does not serve commercial airline traffic and has no IATA code assigned. The surrounding terrain and thermal conditions in the area make it suitable for glider and motorglider operations.

Notable facts

›ICAO code is LOAR; no IATA code is assigned.
›Used exclusively for general aviation, gliding, and soaring activities.
›Located in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria near the Czech and Slovak borders.
›No commercial passenger services operate from this airfield.
›Part of Austria's network of small sport aviation airfields regulated by Austro Control.

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Quiet skies above the Austrian lowlands where gliders soar freely

Altlichtenwarth Gliderfield is a small general aviation and gliding facility located in the Weinviertel region of Lower Austria, near the village of Altlichtenwarth. It serves the local soaring community and recreational pilots operating light and unpowered aircraft. The field reflects the unhurried character of rural Austrian aviation, far removed from the infrastructure of major commercial airports.

Terminals

Clubhouse / Operations Building — A basic single-structure facility serving glider club members and visiting pilots with minimal amenities.

Ground Transport

Private car or prearranged pickup recommended as primary access
Limited regional bus connections from nearby towns
Taxi services from Mistelbach or Poysdorf

Nearby Hotels

Weinviertel region guesthouses in Poysdorf
Pension and Gasthof accommodations in Mistelbach
Hotels in Laa an der Thaya

Dining

On-site dining is limited to whatever the glider club may offer during fly-in events or weekend operations. The surrounding Weinviertel villages offer traditional Austrian Gasthäuser with regional cuisine and local wines. Visitors are advised to plan meals in nearby Poysdorf or Mistelbach.

Traveller Tips

Contact the local gliding club in advance as the field may not be staffed outside scheduled events.
The area is close to the Czech and Slovak borders — carry valid identification.
Weinviertel is wine country; local vintners near Poysdorf welcome visitors.
Check NOTAMs and local NOTAM sources carefully before any flight operations.

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