Dittinger Flugtage

The Dittingen Airfield is the only airfield in the canton of Baselland (!) and is well known not only among pilots but also among many aviation enthusiasts both at home and abroad for its unique location. Many pilots compare landing on our runway to an approach to an aircraft carrier. This is not because we’re surrounded by water or because the landing is particularly difficult, but because the airfield is situated atop a Jura plateau and thus offers a unique view.

Our club’s primary purpose is the training and practice of the wonderful sport of “gliding.” This includes the gliding school, which is run by our volunteer flight instructors, as well as the maintenance of an impressive fleet of club-owned gliders.

According to our club’s bylaws, one of our stated goals is to make gliding accessible to everyone. In other words, it should not be the case that only wealthy members of our club are able to take to the skies. Our pilots include students, apprentices, and adults of all ages and from all walks of life.

In addition to gliding as a recreational activity for everyone—and our pilots include women—our club also practices and promotes gliding as a competitive sport.

While recreational pilots are primarily interested in experiencing nature, our top pilots compete for kilometers, seconds, and rankings. The goal of such a competition is to complete a course set by the competition organizers in the shortest possible time. In these competitions, distances of several hundred kilometers are often covered.

Our targeted support for young pilots is also bearing fruit. As a result, our pilots have achieved great success at both the national and international levels.

Since the purchase and operation of aircraft is and remains a costly endeavor, our club relies on volunteer work. This includes volunteer work to maintain the facilities and aircraft. Running the club restaurant during the season and organizing the Dittingen Air Show are crucial to the club’s survival.

A club of our size cannot manage the Dittingen Air Show on its own. In addition to the help of our families and the Dittingen village associations, we rely on the support of sponsors. Through our event, we give our sponsors the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a wide audience. With an audience of well over 10,000 people, we can offer you an ideal platform. This is further enhanced by the unique geographical location of our airfield and the significant presence of television, radio, and the press.

Take advantage of this opportunity.

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