Wilhelmsburg Barracks Heliport

Military base conversion. The heliport was an integral part of the Wilhelmsburg Barracks (Wilhelmsburg-Kaserne). The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) ceased operations at this location as part of a broader military restructuring. The command units stationed there were relocated, rendering the barracks and its associated heliport obsolete for military use. The site was officially handed over from the military to federal real estate authorities in March 2013.

The entire Wilhelmsburg fortress complex, including the former heliport area, is now owned by the City of Ulm. It is being transformed into a vibrant cultural, creative, and public event space. The large, open, paved area of the former heliport is now used as a venue for open-air concerts, festivals, art installations, and other public gatherings. The city is actively developing the site for long-term cultural and community use.

The heliport was located within the grounds of the Wilhelmsburg, a massive 19th-century citadel that is part of the Federal Fortress of Ulm, one of the largest preserved fortifications in Europe. After World War II, the site was used as a barracks by the Bundeswehr. The heliport primarily served the high-level military commands headquartered there, including the headquarters of the II. German Corps (II. Korps) until its dissolution in 2005, and subsequently the Multinational Command for Operational Leadership (MN KdoOpFü / MNHQ Ulm). Its operations would have included transport for high-ranking German and NATO military officials, liaison flights, and potential medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) drills.

None. The site has been permanently and fully repurposed for civilian use as a public cultural and event venue. The city of Ulm's development plans for the area are focused on culture, arts, and community engagement, which is incompatible with the resumption of aviation operations. There are no known plans or prospects for it to ever be used as a heliport again.