Niederstetten Air Base (Heeresflugplatz Niederstetten)
Niederstetten Air Base (also Heeresflugplatz Niederstetten; ICAO ETHN) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Germany, operated by the German Army Aviation Corps. It has 1 runway (1,391 m). Home to Transporthubschrauberregiment 30 "Tauberfranken", flying H145M / EC645, NH90 / Caiman.
Facility Details
49.4008°N, 9.9181°E · 468 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Location | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1936 |
| Operating Organization | German Army Aviation Corps |
| Units |
Transporthubschrauberregiment 30 "Tauberfranken"
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| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) |
| ICAO code | ETHN |
| Runways |
07/25 · 1,391 m (4,564 ft) · Concrete
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Description
Niederstetten Air Base, also known as Heeresflugplatz Niederstetten, is located in Germany. Established in 1936, the active installation operates under a dual military and civilian usage designation.
The facility is operated by the German Army Aviation Corps. It hosts Transporthubschrauberregiment 30 "Tauberfranken," which conducts troop and logistics transport missions using NH90 (Caiman) helicopters. Additionally, a unit within the regiment operates H145 helicopters to provide a nationwide Search and Rescue (SAR) service. The regiment previously operated UH-1D helicopters, which are now retired from its inventory.
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the aircraft type based at this air base
- AUG 142026 Updated Page description written
- AUG 142026 Created Page created: Niederstetten Air Base