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Pilatus Owner Builds Unique Airfield in South Tyrol

February 24, 2021

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Pilatus owner Gebhard Locher built a private airfield in South Tyrol.
The airfield is located at 2,600 feet altitude.
The runway is 1,433 feet long.
The airfield is used for personal flights and company operations.

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Strategic Implications

This unique airfield may indicate a growing trend of private aviation enthusiasts building their own airfields. The fact that Gebhard Locher, a trained locksmith, is able to build and operate his own airfield suggests a growing interest in personal aviation and the potential for innovation in the industry. However, it is unclear how this may impact the larger aviation market or affect Pilatus's business operations.

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What Happened

Gebhard Locher's Private Airport in the Heart of Nature

Pilatus owner Gebhard Locher has built a unique airfield in South Tyrol, Austria, which is used for personal flights and company operations. The airfield is located at 2,600 feet altitude and features a 1,433 feet long runway. Locher, a trained locksmith, built the airfield with the help of machinery and specialists on site. The airfield is popular with local residents and is only open to pilots known to Locher himself. The airfield is also equipped with a mobile fueling facility. This article was first reported by Pilatus.

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