Villacoublay Air Base, Air Force base in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France
Villacoublay Air Base is a military airfield near Paris that operates two runways and houses numerous hangars and support buildings. The facility serves as a major hub for helicopter operations and aircraft maintenance for the French armed forces.
The aviation site began operations in 1910 and became Base 107 of the French Air Force in 1936. During World War II, German forces used the location as a Luftwaffe airfield.
The base maintains preserved aircraft near its entrance, including an MS760 aircraft and a Falcon 20C at the headquarters building.
The base is not freely accessible to the public since it remains an active military facility. Visitors should check in advance whether any tours or visits are permitted.
The base is home to a joint command center for helicopter units from various military branches, coordinating national security operations. This makes it a key hub for helicopter operations serving the Paris region.
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