EKDB

What EKDB does

EDKB (Flugplatz Bonn-Hangelar) is a general aviation airfield (Verkehrslandeplatz) located in Sankt Augustin, Germany, and is among Europe's oldest continuously operating airfields, with origins dating to 1909. The asset is owned and operated by Flugplatzgesellschaft Hangelar mbH, a publicly-held entity whose shareholders include Stadtwerke Bonn (49.6%), Rhein-Sieg-Kreis (38.4%), the City of Sankt Augustin (10%), and the resident pilots' association FGH Fliegergemeinschaft Hangelar e.V. (2%). The airfield features an 800m x 30m asphalt runway, grass strips up to 1,100m used for glider tow and winch launches, and supports aircraft up to 5,700 kg MTOW. It operates roughly 360 days per year and serves general aviation pilots, flight schools, charter operators, and a community of 12 aviation clubs and more than 20 on-site aviation businesses.

The company's revenue model is built on transactional and rental streams: landing fees charged per aircraft movement, fuel sales marketed on behalf of TotalEnergies, hangar rental to resident operators, and ancillary website directory services that monetize pilot traffic to the airfield's web properties. The web platform is operated under contract by Westküste UG (haftungsbeschränkt). Customers are diverse — distributed across private pilots, training organizations, and aviation service companies — with no single counterparty appearing to dominate revenue.

Strategically, EDKB is in a defensive modernization phase. A 30-year lease extension and operating permit renewal in 2025 secure long-term continuity under new Betriebsleiter Lars Schöttler. The 2025–2026 product roadmap — including an online landing fee payment system, two proprietary webcams, a fee calculator, a US address service for FAA pilots, and an EasyVFR navigation partnership — represents incremental digitization rather than expansion. The business is best characterized as a stable, asset-backed regional infrastructure operator rather than a growth-stage venture.

Name

EKDB

Legal name

Westküste UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://edkb.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

EDKB (Flugplatz Bonn-Hangelar) is a publicly-owned German general aviation airfield in Sankt Augustin, established 1909. It serves private pilots, 12 aviation clubs, and 20+ on-site aviation businesses via landing fees, fuel sales, hangar rentals, and directory services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Aviation Airfield Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation Infrastructure Agencies (Public Airports, Airfield Ops, Ground Access) (BPAIALAE)

Keywords

• General aviation airfield
• Aviation fuel sales
• Aircraft hangar rental
• Landing fee services
• Flight training facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Sankt Augustin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Landing Fees: Landing fees charged based on aircraft type (fixed-wing/ultralight/helicopter), noise protection category (A/B/C), and maximum takeoff weight. Fees include 19% VAT option.
2. Fuel Sales: AvGas 100 LL, Jet A1, SuperPlus, and engine oils sold on-site. Sales conducted on behalf of TotalEnergies Marketing Deutschland GmbH.
3. Hangar Rental: Indoor aircraft storage in hangars under contract with Flugplatzgesellschaft Hangelar mbH
4. Website Directory Services: Paid directory listings for companies and clubs on edkb.de with Free (0€), Pro (€99/year), and Premium (€399/year) tiers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EDKB operates the Flugplatz Bonn-Hangelar general aviation airfield, providing runway access, landing-fee billing, aviation fuel (AvGas 100 LL, Jet A1, SuperPlus Mogas, engine oils), hangar rental, ground handling, and customs/immigration processing for non-Schengen flights. Digital channels include a live weather station, two runway webcams, an online landing-fee calculator, and an online payment portal. The site also hosts 12 aviation clubs and 20+ on-site aviation businesses (flight schools, charter, maintenance).

Product overview

EKDB (Flugplatz Bonn-Hangelar) is a general aviation airfield (Verkehrslandeplatz) operated by Flugplatzgesellschaft Hangelar mbH, providing infrastructure and services for private and recreational aviation. The airfield operates as a single integrated service offering centered on airfield access and pilot support. Core services include a live weather station with 5-minute updates, two proprietary webcams, an online landing fee calculator and payment system via airport-software, fuel sales (Avgas, Jet A1, Mogas), aircraft hangar rental, ground handling, and customs/immigration processing for non-Schengen flights. The website serves as the primary digital interface, offering information services, flight planning resources, and e-commerce for EDKB merchandise. Partner offerings available at the airfield include EasyVFR 4 navigation software with pilot discounts, flight training schools, aircraft charter, and maintenance facilities. A US address forwarding service for FAA pilots is offered for regulatory compliance purposes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weather Station Data Service

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• airport-softwarecoreTechnology or Integration · 18 May 2026Provides the online landing fee payment platform for pilots, enabling credit card and direct debit payments without app installation or mandatory account registration. The system sends preview invoices via email with secure payment links.
• TotalEnergies Marketing Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationFuel products (AvGas 100 LL, Jet A1, SuperPlus, and oils) are sold on behalf of TotalEnergies at the airfield. The partnership provides aviation fuel and mogas supply to all aircraft operators at EDKB.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationProvides encrypted payment processing for online landing fee transactions. The airfield never receives card payment details directly.
• Westküste UG (haftungsbeschränkt)coreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite operator responsible for edkb.de content management, design, and technical maintenance. Located in Menzlingen, Germany.
• EasyVFRminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAviation navigation software provider offering 35% discount on full license (€97.50/year) and 30% on standard version (€48.99/year) for pilots who can demonstrate a landing at EDKB.
• Bezirksregierung Düsseldorf (Dezernat 26)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional aviation authority responsible for Luftverkehr (air traffic) oversight and flight operations approval at EDKB.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fraport AG: Publicly listed operator of Frankfurt Airport and several regional GA airfields across Germany, including pure-GA sites. Comparable at the business-model level (landing fees, fuel, hangar rental, terminal services, customs) but operates at much larger scale and includes scheduled commercial traffic.
• Aéroports de Paris (Groupe ADP): Major European airport operator running both Paris Charles de Gaulle/Orly and a portfolio of GA/business aviation airfields (e.g., Paris-Le Bourget). Comparable because it operates the GA segment of an airport network alongside commercial hubs and demonstrates how GA infrastructure can be monetized as a distinct revenue line.
• Flughafen Zürich AG: Swiss listed airport operator with diversified aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenue streams (landing fees, fuel, retail, real estate). Comparable because it monetizes both GA and commercial traffic from the same regulated infrastructure footprint; useful as a benchmark for how a digital-first, multi-revenue-stream airport operator can scale.

Others

• airport-software GmbH: SaaS vendor whose landing-fee payment and airfield management platform EDKB has adopted (my.airport.software/EDKB). Adjacent peer — not a competitor but a structural enabler whose penetration across other German GA airfields reflects the broader digitization trend that supports EDKB's monetization thesis.
• EasyVFR (FlyWithMe BV): Provider of the VFR navigation/planning app offered at a 35% discount to EDKB pilots. Adjacent ecosystem peer: its user base overlaps directly with EDKB's pilot customer base, making it both a marketing channel and a behavioral data proxy for GA traffic at the airfield.

Direct peers

• Flugplatz Egelsbach (EDFE): One of Germany's busiest VFR-only general aviation airfields, located south of Frankfurt. Operates a single asphalt runway, charges similar MTOW-tiered landing fees, sells AvGas/Jet A1, and serves a comparable mix of flight schools, clubs, and charter operators. Closest functional analogue to EDKB in terms of business model, customer base, and regulatory footprint.
• Flugplatz Paderborn-Haxterberg: NRW-based GA airfield used primarily by flight schools and recreational aviation clubs. Comparable customer mix (clubs + flight training) and operating scale, with similar reliance on MTOW-based landing fees and on-site fuel service.
• Flugplatz Marl-Loemühle (EDLM): VFR general aviation airfield in North Rhine-Westphalia serving flight training, gliding, and recreational flying. Directly comparable because of its club-anchored tenant model, grass/asphalt runway mix, and reliance on landing fees plus fuel margin as core economics.
• Verkehrslandeplatz Siegerland (EDGS): Regional German airfield with mixed GA/business aviation, MTOW- and noise-tiered landing fees, fuel sales, and on-site flight training. Comparable because it operates the same combination of public ownership, GA infrastructure, customs capability, and tenant ecosystem that EDKB relies on.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flugplatzgesellschaft-hangelar-mbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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