Flight Simulator Flights at LOIK Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield

Kufstein-Langkampfen is a small grass airfield tucked into the mountains of Tyrol, Austria, primarily used for gliding but also welcoming motor gliders, ultralights and single-engine powered aircraft. Its short runway with offset thresholds and the surrounding alpine terrain make it a satisfying but demanding destination for visiting VFR pilots.

Overview

Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield (LOIK) sits in an impressive mountain landscape near Langkampfen in Tyrol, Austria. It functions chiefly as a base for extended gliding flights, while also hosting motor gliders, ultralights and single-engine powered aircraft, giving it the character of a lively general aviation and gliding strip rather than a commercial aerodrome.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies at Langkampfen in Tyrol, Austria, at coordinates 47.5642, 12.1275 and an elevation of 1588 feet. It is set within an alpine mountain landscape, which shapes both the approach and departure paths available to visiting pilots.

Runways

Kufstein-Langkampfen has a single grass runway aligned 05/23. The 05 threshold offers 2280 feet of usable length and the 23 threshold 2023 feet, with the runway surface grass throughout. There is no ILS at the field.

Radio & Navigation

No communications frequencies are published for Kufstein-Langkampfen Airfield, and there is no ILS or other instrument approach available; pilots should plan for a purely visual arrival and departure.

Joining & Circuit Procedures

Specific joining and circuit procedures for the field are not detailed in available sources, but pilots should note the runway's significantly offset landing thresholds, which reduce the usable landing distance to as little as 450 metres and demand careful speed and approach management, particularly given the surrounding mountainous terrain.

The Airfield Today

The airfield remains active as a base for gliding, motor gliders, ultralights and single-engine powered aircraft, set within the Tyrolean mountains. It is known locally for a restaurant with a terrace overlooking the airfield that is popular with visiting pilots. The field has been recreated for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Stairport Sceneries and released through Aerosoft, with the scenery based on real imagery, custom terraforming to reflect the local terrain, custom night lighting, and static aircraft and gliders.'