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# Flying to AERO Friedrichshafen 2026
- URL: https://magentadebrief.com/flying-to-aero-friedrichshafen-2026/
- Published: 2026-02-10T00:59:20.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-08T01:14:40.000Z
- Description: Arrival options and slot booking requirements for pilots flying private aircraft to AERO 2026
- Author: Alan Soon
- Tags: Briefs

**Show dates:** April 22–25, 2026

**Primary field: Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (EDNY)**

The [show venue's home field](https://www.bodensee-airport.eu/aero-2026/?ref=magentadebrief.com) sits 5 km from the exhibition grounds. Mandatory PPR slot booking opens February/March 2026 via online pre-registration. Demand consistently exceeds capacity; slots are distributed randomly by computer. Once registered, you'll receive automated email notification when your booking window opens.

Pilot-in-command receives one free day of fair entry. Free shuttle runs between airport and show entrance.

- **Operating hours:** 06:00–22:00 local
- **Radio:** 120.07 MHz
- **ATIS:** 129.60 MHz
- **Fuel:** AVGAS 100LL, Jet A-1
- **Slot office:** [aero@bodensee-airport.eu](mailto:aero@bodensee-airport.eu) (end of March onward, Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00)

Slots can be returned until 3 days before show start. [Check availability regularly](https://www.aero-expo.com/visit/travel/arrival-by-private-plane?ref=magentadebrief.com) if initially unsuccessful.

## Alternate fields with shuttle service

**AERO UL Airfield Markdorf** — 14.7 km

Ultralight only: three-axis, trikes, gyrocopters up to 600 kg MTOW. No TMGs. PPR required via online registration with planned arrival/departure times. Schengen aircraft only (no customs). Free half-hourly shuttle to show. No refueling available. Grass strip 500 m.

- **Radio:** 123.590 MHz
- **Operating hours:** 08:00–19:00
- **Contact:** [aero@sfg-markdorf.de](mailto:aero@sfg-markdorf.de), +49 7544 4846 (during show hours only)

**Mengen Airfield (EDTM)** — 53 km

Aircraft to 5,700 kg, helicopters to 6,000 kg. Motor gliders, gliders, microlight approved. Asphalt runway 1,566 × 30 m with night/approach lighting; grass runway 700 × 30 m (UL and tailwheel only). Customs and migration available with advance notice (PPR 2H and PPR 3H respectively).

- **Radio:** 135.180 MHz
- **Operating hours:** 08:00–20:00/SS+30 daily; extended hours 05:30–08:00 and 20:00/SS+30–22:00 available PPR
- **Fuel:** AVGAS 100LL, Super Plus, Jet A-1
- **Contact:** [tower@regio-airport-mengen.de](mailto:tower@regio-airport-mengen.de), +49 7572 711047 (registration recommended day before)
- **Parking:** Grass/concrete areas; hangar space on request

**Leutkirch Airfield (EDNL)** — 66 km

Fixed-wing to 5.7 t, helicopters to 6 t. Asphalt runway 958 m.

- **Radio:** 122.880 MHz
- **Operating hours:** 09:00–20:00 local, outside times PPR
- **Fuel:** AVGAS 100LL, Super+, Jet A-1
- **Contact:** +49 7561 3156
- **Shuttle:** €10 per person per trip
- **Parking:** Overnight €6–€12/night; paved parking for aircraft over 2 t limited (observe NOTAM)

**Konstanz Airfield** — 74 km via catamaran

Aircraft to 4,000 kg only. No helicopters. Grass runway 760 × 50 m. Catamaran connects Konstanz and Friedrichshafen hourly year-round; car ferry runs Konstanz–Meersburg every 15 minutes.

- **Radio:** 124.355 kHz
- **Operating hours:** 07:00–SS/17:00; SR-30–07:00 PPR; SS/17:00–SS+30 PPR (summer)
- **Fuel:** AVGAS 100LL
- **Contact:** [tower@flugplatz-konstanz.de](mailto:tower@flugplatz-konstanz.de), +49 7531 62662, PPR mobile 0172 741 1981
- **Shuttle:** Trade fair shuttle runs to catamaran terminal

**Neuhausen ob Eck (EDSN)** — 66 km

Aircraft to 5,700 kg (PPR to 14,000 kg), helicopters, motor gliders, microlight. Asphalt runway 1,248 × 30 m. Aircraft hotel on-site. No refueling currently available.

- **Radio:** 119.605 MHz
- **Operating hours:** 09:00–18:00 daily (summer)
- **Contact:** +49 7467 949030, [flugleiter@take-off-park.de](mailto:flugleiter@take-off-park.de)
- **Transfer:** Public transport, taxi, rental car

**Biberach Airfield (EDMB)** — 69 km

Aircraft to 5,700 kg, motor gliders, gliders, microlight. Asphalt runway 980 × 23 m. Direct train service Biberach–Messe Friedrichshafen.

- **Radio:** 120.535 MHz
- **Operating hours:** Likely 07:30–20:00 local
- **Fuel:** AVGAS, Jet A-1, Mogas
- **Contact:** [1.vorsitzender@edmb.de](mailto:1.vorsitzender@edmb.de)
- **Parking:** Registration required if parking needed
- **Hotel:** MOTORWORLD Inn Warthausen at Biberach station (special AERO rate expected)

## Planning strategy

Complete Friedrichshafen pre-registration as soon as the system opens (February/March). Monitor for returned slots up to 3 days before show start. Select backup field and confirm shuttle schedules before departure. Timetables for 2026 shuttle services will be published closer to show dates.