Straubing Wallmuhle Airport – RBM
Straubing Wallmuhle Airport is a minor regional airport located in Straubing, Germany. The public airport is owned and operated by the local government. It is found three miles from north-northwest of the city of Straubing in Bavaria. It is used for general aviation and sits at an elevation of 321 feet above mean sea level. Its coordinates are 48°54′05″N 012°31′03″E. There is one runway, which sits at 10/28 designation and measures 4,429 feet. It has an asphalt surface.
Best Time to Visit
Flight enthusiasts from the local area originally opened the airport as an airfield. It began with only with gliding operations with winch towing. In the 1970s, a bigger facility was opened. The city of Straubing and the district of Straubing-Bogen handled the airport. Straubing Wallmuhle Airport mostly handles private and chartered flights. Local aeroclubs and flight schools also use the airport. Flexflight briefly offered flights from Straubing to Salzburg. It was later discontinued and the route was moved to Augsburg. Cities, towns, villages, and suburbs found near the airport include Old Town, Regensburg, Bogen, and Neutraubling.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are a number of well-reviewed hotels located near the airport and in the area that it serves. Some of top-rated ones include the Hotel ASAM and the Hotel Restaurant Franziska. Both of these are less than three miles from the airport. Another option is the Landhous Krone.
The nearest major airport to Straubing Wallmuhle Airport is the Munich Airport, which is found in Munich, Germany, about 60 miles away.