Endelave is a nice small island in Denmark. It has an area of about 12 km2 and a coastline of 20 km long. Around 200 people live on Endelave. In the aviation world this island is known for one of its inhabitants – Jens Toft – a great flying enthusiast who established an international airport on the island in 1964 (a grasstrip of 650 m), has owned 137 aeroplanes, and has done a lot for the development of interest to general aviation in Denmark, among many other things.
Endelave from air
On the 18th September there was a fly-in, and several aircraft from our flying club went there. I flew with Thore who was kind to offer a seat in his beautiful Allegro:
Thore and his Allegro on apron
Endelave is located almost in the middle of Denmark which makes it an attractive spot for fly-ins. Around 700 guests a year visit the island by private aeroplanes.
Landing on RWY11
The airstrip is well-maintained, there are 50 red bicycles with yellow wheels in the barn, a small kitchen and a guest bathroom.
Red bikes with yellow wheels
We got the bikes and headed for the Endelave Kro to have lunch with all other flying guests.
Lunch at Endelave Kro
Around 25-30 aircraft from different parts of Denmark attended, and it was a pleasure to meet them and to spend some time together. We had a tour to the habour and tried a kids’ game (don’t know the name but it was fun!):
Having fun
The habour was a bit empty – end of season in our part of the world…
Habour in Endelave
The day was finished enjoying non-alcoholic beverages in one of our hangars:
Not many wanted to leave after a nice day together…
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