Altenstadt Air Base, Military airfield and heritage site in Altenstadt, Germany.
The German Army Aviation Corps operates this military airfield situated 1.3 kilometers northeast of Altenstadt municipality at 741 meters elevation.
The base began as an anti-aircraft warfare training center during World War II and transformed into an airborne troops training facility in 1956.
The base received its name Franz Josef Strauss Barracks in 1993, commemorating the former Bavarian prime minister who served at this location.
The airfield maintains a 700-meter asphalt runway designated as 09/27, supporting various military aircraft operations throughout the year.
The facility houses the German Army School for Airborne Troops, which maintains an educational partnership with France's École des troupes aéroportées since 1997.
Location: Altenstadt
Elevation above the sea: 741 m
Address: Burglachbergstraße 30
GPS coordinates: 47.83550,10.87120
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:13
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