Bindlacher Berg Airport - BYU
Bindlacher Berg Airport is a public airport found in the municipality of Bindlach in the state of Bavaria, about five kilometers from the city of Bayreuth, Germany. In 1999, the airport hosted the World Gliding Championship, along with Mahikeng Airport and Lezno Palace Airport. Bindlacher Berg Airport is known as BYU and EDQD.
Best Time to Visit
Currently, the Bindlacher Berg Airport has no commercial operations since Augsburg Airways ceased its flights in 2001. However, there were scheduled flights in the airfield from 1992, which were offered by NürnbergerFlugdienst before it was passed on to Augsburg Airport. The airstrip here, which spans to a length of over a thousand meters, still remains intact, though. From the airport, the city of Hof is less than an hour away, so make sure to drop by here as well.
What to Do & Area Attractions
While there are no in-house hotels in the airport yet, guests can stay at the numerous accommodations available around Bindlacher Berg Airport. Some of the closest ones, which are within 3 miles from the airfield, include Hotel Goldener Anker, the Hotel Rheingold, and the Waldhotel Stein. They are conveniently located just within walking distance from the Museum of Natural History, Margrave's Opera House, and Bayreuth New Palace. They are also equipped with airport shuttles for guests.
You can also visit the city of Bayreuth via the nearby airport, Hof–Plauen Airport. It is a city-owned airfield within the state of Bavaria as well, located within a 40-minute drive from Bindlacher Berg Airport.
