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Location
Denkingen · BW · Germany
Position
48.108°, 8.763° · 3215 ft elev.
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Historic gliding site on the Swabian Alb plateau.
Location
Denkingen, Germany
Klippeneck Airfield is a general aviation and gliding airfield located near Denkingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, situated atop the Swabian Alb at an elevation of roughly 970 meters above sea level. It is one of Germany's most renowned gliding sites, known for its favorable soaring conditions created by the plateau terrain and reliable thermal activity.
The airfield is operated primarily for gliding, motorgliding, and light general aviation. It hosts competitions and training activities and is associated with local aviation clubs. Due to its high elevation and exposed position, it experiences strong winds and excellent soaring conditions throughout much of the year.
Notable facts
- ›Situated at approximately 970 meters above sea level on the Swabian Alb plateau.
- ›Regarded as one of Germany's premier gliding and soaring sites.
- ›The exposed plateau location generates reliable thermals and ridge lift for glider pilots.
- ›Used primarily by gliding clubs for training and competition.
- ›Has no IATA code, reflecting its status as a non-commercial general aviation facility.
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