City of the Air, Air Force headquarters in 15th arrondissement, France
City of the Air is an operational command center for the French Air Force located in the 15th arrondissement. The installation houses administrative departments and units responsible for air defense coordination across the Paris region.
The base was founded in 1936 and formally established in 1964 as the primary headquarters for French Air Force operations. It evolved into a key center for managing air defense coordination throughout the postwar period.
The facility represents France's commitment to aviation and aerospace development in the heart of Paris. Its presence shapes how the neighborhood relates to flight and national defense activities.
The facility is located on Avenue de la Porte de Sèvres and is not open to the general public for interior visits. You can observe the exterior architecture from the nearby street and surrounding neighborhood without restrictions.
Two historic aircraft, a Fouga Magister and a Mirage IIIE, were displayed outside the compound for many years. These fighters were removed in 2012 when the facility underwent major renovation and modernization work.
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