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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).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇩🇪 Germany
Location🇩🇪 Germany
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1946
Operating OrganizationGerman Army Aviation Corps
Units & aircraft
Internationales Hubschrauberausbildungszentrum (International Helicopter Training Centre)
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates52.2617°N, 9.0819°E
Elevation70 m (230 ft)
ICAO codeETHB
Runways
08/26 · 1,832 m (6,010 ft) · Asphalt
Map
Map of Bückeburg Air Base
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  6. 128 km Fritzlar Air Base
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Operating forces
🇩🇪 Germany Germany Air Force
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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.

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