Bückeburg Air Base (Heeresflugplatz Bückeburg)
Bückeburg Air Base (also Heeresflugplatz Bückeburg; ICAO ETHB) is an active military air base in Germany, operated by the German Army Aviation Corps. It has 1 runway (1,832 m). Home to Internationales Hubschrauberausbildungszentrum (International Helicopter Training Centre), flying H135M / EC365, NH90 / Caiman, EC665 Tiger.
Facility Details
52.2617°N, 9.0819°E · 70 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Location | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1946 |
| Operating Organization | German Army Aviation Corps |
| Units |
Internationales Hubschrauberausbildungszentrum (International Helicopter Training Centre)
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| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| ICAO code | ETHB |
| Runways |
08/26 · 1,832 m (6,010 ft) · Asphalt
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Description
Bückeburg Air Base, also known as Heeresflugplatz Bückeburg, is an active military installation located in Germany. Established in 1946, the base is operated by the German Army Aviation Corps.
The installation hosts the Internationales Hubschrauberausbildungszentrum (International Helicopter Training Centre), which was renamed from the Heeresfliegerwaffenschule on July 1, 2015. Operations at the facility include flight-simulator and ground training for helicopter personnel.
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the unit operating this aircraft type
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the aircraft type based at this air base
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the 2 aircraft types based at this air base
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: Bückeburg Air Base