Drone Rules for Flugplatz Agathazell
Launching drones within the 1.5 km protection perimeter of Germany’s southernmost gliding field, Agathazell, is restricted to avoid high-risk encounters with low-altitude mountain aviation traffic.
Keeping the airspace clear is a critical requirement within the 1.5 km geographic safety zone encircling the Agathazell aviation site. Nestled close to Sonthofen and the Grünten mountain slopes, this unique Allgäu airfield acts as a highly active alpine hub for sailplane activities, paragliding winch launches, and local ultralight traffic. Because non-motorized aircraft frequently execute challenging low-altitude mountain approaches into the narrow valley at 2,385 feet MSL, uncoordinated drone flights present a severe tactical hazard. Standard operations require strict avoidance of this buffer zone. Prior permission (PPR) or temporary waiver coordination must be requested in advance through the ground club administration (Luftsportgemeinschaft Oberallgäu e.V.) by calling +49832181828. Radio advisories and local launch operations can be monitored via the designated callsign Agathazell Info on frequency 123.980.