Ailertchen Airfield Festival
Grand Airfield Festival with Aerobatic Show, Flight Opportunities, and Family Program on Pentecost Weekend in Ailertchen in the Westerwald
About Ailertchen Airfield Festival
The Ailertchen Airfield Festival is one of the most popular aviation events in the Westerwaldkreis district. On Pentecost weekend, the idyllically located Ailertchen airfield transforms into a magnet for aviation enthusiasts, families, and visitors to the Westerwald. Spectacular aerobatic displays, flight opportunities, and a broad family program guarantee a varied weekend.
In 2026, the festival opens from Saturday, May 23rd to Monday, May 25th (Pentecost weekend). The focus will be on aerobatic shows with Toni Eichhorn, Bernie Diehl, Luca Bierbrauer, and Andreas Brück, as well as the Acroteam Meschede in Pitts S2. Helicopter rides (in aid of Reiner Meutsch's Fly & Help foundation) and attractions such as a bouncy castle, try-sitting in an aircraft, and a tombola will round off the program.
Ailertchen Airfield
Ailertchen Airfield is located in the Westerwald municipality of Ailertchen, within the Westerburg administrative district. It is operated by the traditional gliding club "Glück auf" Ailertchen. The special landing site is home to numerous glider and motor pilots and is a vibrant center of Westerwald aviation sport. The annual airfield festival on Pentecost weekend is the highlight of the season.
Aerobatic Stars
In 2026, some of Germany's best aerobatic pilots will showcase their skills: Toni Eichhorn with precise sequences of figures, Bernie Diehl as an experienced show pilot, Luca Bierbrauer as a rising young talent, Andreas Brück with dynamic performances. The Acroteam Meschede will present a synchronized demonstration in their Pitts S2 – the classic biplanes of aerobatics – featuring loops, spins, and counter-maneuvers, making it one of the weekend's highlights.
Flight Opportunities
Anyone who wants to take to the skies themselves can take advantage of various flight opportunities. Helicopter rides with Reiner Meutsch, the Westerwald entrepreneur and founder of the Fly & Help foundation, are particularly attractive. The foundation builds schools for children in developing countries worldwide, and the proceeds from the helicopter flights go towards these projects. Flying along combines a unique experience with a good cause.
Family Program
The airfield festival is explicitly family-friendly. A bouncy castle provides fun for the youngest guests. Trying out different aircraft – from gliders to training Cessnas to high-performance sailplanes – fascinates children and adults alike. A tombola with attractive prizes completes the program. Catering with hot meals, cakes, and drinks ensures culinary well-being.
Atmosphere on Pentecost Weekend
The extended Pentecost weekend and the usually summery temperatures create a relaxed festival atmosphere. Thousands of visitors from the entire Westerwald and surrounding regions come over the three days. Those seeking a moment of peace away from the aerial displays can find it at the edge of the airfield, where the view stretches far across the Westerwald landscape.
Ailertchen Airfield Festival — edition 2026
The Ailertchen Airfield Festival 2026 takes place on Pentecost weekend, from Saturday, May 23rd to Monday, May 25th. Spectacular aerobatic displays with Toni Eichhorn, Bernie Diehl, Luca Bierbrauer, Andreas Brück, and the Acroteam Meschede in Pitts S2 are the main focus. Helicopter rides with Reiner Meutsch for the Fly & Help foundation, flight opportunities, a bouncy castle, try-sitting sessions, and a tombola provide a broad family program.
The detailed program for 2026 will be published by the "Glück auf" Ailertchen gliding club in good time before Pentecost weekend. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years, supplemented by the aerobatic highlights announced for 2026.
Programme Ailertchen Airfield Festival 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the gliding club in the spring. The structure follows the proven key points of previous years:
- Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 to Monday, May 25th, 2026: Grand Airfield Festival on Pentecost weekend
- Aerobatic Displays: Toni Eichhorn, Bernie Diehl, Luca Bierbrauer, Andreas Brück (solo flights)
- Acroteam Meschede: Synchronized demonstration in Pitts S2 (biplanes), loops, spins, counter-maneuvers
- Helicopter Rides: With Reiner Meutsch for the Fly & Help foundation (school building projects worldwide)
- Flight Opportunities: In motor and glider aircraft
- Try-Sitting: In aircraft of various types
- Family Program: Bouncy castle, tombola, catering
- Gastronomy: Hot meals, cakes, drinks
Detailed program and prices will be communicated via the club website fsv-ailertchen.de and the local newspaper WW-Kurier.
Highlights Ailertchen Airfield Festival 2026
- Aerobatic show with top pilots and the Acroteam Meschede in Pitts S2
- Helicopter rides with Reiner Meutsch / Fly & Help
- Flight opportunities in motor and glider aircraft
- Family program with bouncy castle, try-sitting, tombola
- Three days of Pentecost weekend
Prices Ailertchen Airfield Festival 2026
Admission prices will be communicated by the "Glück auf" Ailertchen gliding club. Flight opportunities and helicopter rides are subject to separate charges; proceeds from helicopter rides benefit Fly & Help.
Practical information — Ailertchen Airfield Festival
Date 2026
Saturday, May 23rd to Monday, May 25th, 2026 (Pentecost weekend).
Location
Ailertchen Airfield, 56459 Ailertchen, Westerburg administrative district, Westerwaldkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate.
Admission
Admission regulations and prices will be communicated by the "Glück auf" Ailertchen gliding club. Flight opportunities and helicopter rides are subject to separate charges.
Getting There
By car via the A3 (Montabaur exit) and then via country roads or the A45. Public transport: VRM bus lines from Westerburg. Parking is available on the airfield grounds – expect potential waiting times during peak hours; early arrival is recommended.
Tips
Bring sun protection and headwear (no shade at the airfield). Weatherproof clothing as a backup. Sturdy footwear. Secure seats in advance for helicopter rides with Reiner Meutsch / Fly & Help. Children are particularly excited about trying out different aircraft.
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