Faßberg Air Base

Faßberg Air Base is a military airfield in Lower Saxony that serves as a major helicopter operations hub for the German armed forces. The facility features multiple runways and extensive infrastructure designed to accommodate transport and tactical aircraft operations.

The airfield was established in 1934 as a training facility for bomber aircraft following orders from the German Air Ministry. After World War II, British forces took control of the base before it eventually became integrated into West German defense operations.

The British forces renamed it RAF Fassberg after World War II and utilized it as a central point during the Berlin Airlift operations.

The base is restricted to authorized military personnel, as it remains an active installation. Visitors can view the runway and facilities from nearby public roads without accessing the actual grounds.

The base played a role in supporting Berlin operations during the Cold War blockade, though this contribution to Western presence often goes unnoticed. Many visitors focus on the military functions today without realizing how central this site was to maintaining access to the divided city.

Location: Faßberg

Inception: 1934

Official opening: 1934

Elevation above the sea: 75 m

GPS coordinates: 52.91937,10.18385

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:25