Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field

Witzenhausen-Burgberg Glider Field is a small general aviation facility located near the town of Witzenhausen in the Werra-Meißner district of Hesse, Germany. It serves primarily as a base for gliding and soaring activities, catering to local aviation clubs and enthusiasts rather than commercial air traffic. The airfield sits on elevated terrain near the Burgberg hill, which is typical of glider fields that take advantage of thermal and ridge lift conditions. As a glider-only facility, it operates under German aviation regulations governing unpowered and light sport aircraft. No scheduled commercial services operate from this location. The field is managed at the local or club level and is representative of the many small gliding clubs found throughout Germany's rural landscape.