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07/25 recommended runway
For piston aircraft the runway 07/25 south of the gravel winch launch path is the recommended runway. Towards the west side the runway contains a few gravel stones but apart from that it's in really good condition.
For gliders landing towards the west there is a short grass runway (07G/25G) south of the gravel winch launch path as well.
The gravel path can be used for takeoff for self launch gliders but it's very narrow and there is the risk of kicking up gravel which could damage the underside of the aircraft.
re: Runway A-OK (in the middle)
Reply to @YankeePapa: Technically the x-out part and chevron indicate an area that is not usable (only for stopway) and does not count towards displaced threshold. The displacement is defined as the distance between start of the usable area until the landing threshold. A this airport there are no white arrows for the runway displacements drawn between the end of the chevron area and the threshold line (next to piano stripes).
Approach procedure with glider
Landing intentions are to be announced overhead the Mont Dauphin castle at 2000m MSL, usually landing direction is 16 because of the prevailing wind direction along the valley. Radio announcement in French "St. Crepin (callsign/type), zone de perte d'altitude deux mille metre, pour la seize". After circling over Mont Dauphin and using airbrakes to reduce altitude the downwind is started from around 1600m, flying northbound towards the St. Crépin village. Aim to be above the village at around 1200m or so, then fly a somewhat close base turn, expect sinking air above the river and a steep approach angle accounting for strong winds along the valley. The glider grass runway 16 (left/grass) starts after passing the taxiway and is parallel to the main asphalt runway 16/34. The runway can be a bit rough, especially in drought conditions. Vacate the runway to the east during rollout.
Narrow runway
🔗 Fri, 08 May 2026
— @Jet-Pack at Agathazell Airfield, Germany
The narrow asphalt runway 18/36 is used by ultralight, piston aircraft and gliders alike. At the north end the runway transitions to a gravel path which is not usable for aircraft movement and quickly slopes upwards towards the winch location.
When a takeoff or landing is announced over the radio frequency the crossing road is closed with holding bars. If no one is present at the tower there may be vehicles crossing the runway, so be careful when landing after hours.
The winch is quite powerful but the winch launch length isn't very long.