Mainbullau Airport (EDFU)

Since early 2026 there has been aggressive fuel pricing; in particular 100LL is very well priced at 2,19€! In winter, however, the aerodrome is officially PPR (Prior Permission Required) even on weekends. The request is handled a bit awkwardly via vereinsflieger (of course you can just call on the radio to see if someone is there, but if you want to be sure in advance, it’s done in writing). The runway is, as is well known, not very long, quite narrow, and rises noticeably toward 23. With heavy/fast aircraft, landing on 05 is critical (so northeasterly weather situations are an issue) and at the very least it puts significant wear on brakes and tires. Most of the time, though, you can take 23 and hardly need to brake at all. For refueling, the AFISO comes out. Very friendly. The hose is very short, so you generally have to park nose-in in front of the pump. As is known, EDFU has little to no paved parking, and the grass area is often soft, especially in the off-season. But some solution is always found. Pay for fuel and the landing (13 Euro for 1.2 to 2 tonnes) in the tower. If it’s only about the landing fee, aerops also works. There is an electric tricycle available free of charge to ride down to Miltenberg. The restaurant remains one of the better airfield eateries (note: closed from mid-February to mid-March). Departure can usually also be downhill on 05. From March 2026 there will apparently be new FoB regulations at the aerodrome, but an operations manager will likely still be required for refueling. Five stars for the friendliness, the service, the beautiful scenery, and the fuel prices.