Altenstadt Air Base, Military airfield and heritage site in Altenstadt, Germany.
Altenstadt Air Base is a military airfield operated by the German Army, situated about 1.3 kilometers northeast of Altenstadt at an elevation of 741 meters. The facility features a 700-meter asphalt runway and accommodates various military aircraft operations.
The site was established during World War II as a training center for anti-aircraft warfare. In the 1950s, it evolved into a facility for airborne troops training and education.
The barracks was named after Franz Josef Strauss in 1993, a former Bavarian prime minister with ties to this location. The name honors an important figure in regional political history.
The facility is not easily visible from the surrounding area and operates primarily for military operations and training. Visitors should be aware that this is an active military center with restricted public access.
The base houses the German Army School for Airborne Troops, which has maintained an educational partnership with France's School for Airborne Troops since 1997. This international cooperation reflects the close ties between German and French armed forces.
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