Civil Airfield Borkenberge (EDLB)

4.0 ∅ rating

Lüdinghausen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany 🇩🇪

Elevation: 48m (157ft)

Coordinates: 51.7803, 7.2903

4.0 ∅ rating

Runways

1 RWY, 875m/2870ft 1 Runway, longest: 875m/2870ft (paved)

Source: OpenAIP CC BY-NC 4.0

07/25

Asphalt

875m/2870ft

07/25 Asphalt

Length 875m/2870ft 875m/2870ft

Strength 2.0 MPW

What other pilots say about EDLB

Philipp

2025-08-28 06:38:28 UTC

At €2.21/l for 100LL, the field is now practically on par with Rendsburg EDXR and thus among the absolute cheapest in Germany and Central Europe. You can always check the prices at https://borkenberge.com/gebuehren-preise/. The runway is sufficiently long, but bordered on both sides by fairly tall trees. The fuel pump itself is only so-so: it first has to be enabled by a staff member on site. The flow rate could be a touch higher. More importantly, there are no asphalt areas right next to the pump where you can park for a few minutes, since you have to go up to the tower to pay. The operations manager is very friendly, though. App2Drive is still available. Flying without an operations manager (FoB) is possible here, so it’s usable very early and late. Because of FoB, the friendliness, and the Avgas price: four stars.

AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies

AirfieldBot

2025-08-22 16:08:01 UTC

EDLB offers Avgas, Diesel, and Mogas98, with Avgas noted as among the least expensive in Germany. Fueling requires staff activation at the pump, and payment is accepted only in cash or with German EC cards; credit cards and foreign cards are not accepted. The fuel station lacks nearby asphalt parking for short stops, and payment is made at the tower. Example: landing fee about €10. App2Drive car hire is available.

The runway is bordered by high trees on both ends, with some turbulence possible on final approach to 08 near the forest edge. The runway length is sufficient, but displaced thresholds reduce landing distance while providing adequate takeoff distance. Glider activity is significant in the southern circuit and on weekends. Direct arrivals and departures are possible; procedures vary—see AIP/NOTAM.

A restaurant/café operates on site but may close for extended periods in winter. Facilities include a pilot lounge with shower/WC and complimentary coffee near the fuel station. Accommodation options exist nearby.

The airfield is generally described as friendly and efficient for stopovers, training, and fueling.