Fritzlar Army Airfield (IATA: FRZ, ICAO: ETHF) serves Fritzlar, DE.
Fritzlar Army Airfield (IATA: FRZ, ICAO: ETHF) is a military airfield of the German Army Aviation Corps, located near Fritzlar, Germany, and is part of the Georg-Friedrich-Kaserne.
Type of facility and operations: It is a military airport, not a commercial one, and does not cater to public travelers. The airfield is home to Kampfhubschrauberregiment 36 "Kurhessen" (Attack Helicopter Regiment 36 "Kurhessen"), which operates MBB Bo 105 helicopters in anti-tank and light transport versions, with a planned transition to the Eurocopter Tiger. The facility also includes a Local Medic Center and a Medical Specialist Center.
Notable features or history: Construction of the airfield began in 1935, despite the Treaty of Versailles prohibiting Germany from having an air force. During World War II, it was used by the Luftwaffe and later by Junkers for aircraft maintenance and production, including the Junkers Ju 352. In April 1945, the airfield was captured by the US Army and subsequently used by the USAAF, US Army, and French Army before being transferred to the Bundeswehr in 1956. During the Berlin Blockade in 1948/49, it served as a radio beacon and emergency airfield.
Current status: Fritzlar Army Airfield is currently an active military installation operated by the German Army. It has one asphalt runway (12/30) measuring 1,043 meters (3,422 feet).
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, skyvector.com, flyings.net, airportroutes.com*
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Fritzlar Army Airfield is located in Fritzlar, DE, at an elevation of 565 ft. Its IATA code is FRZ and ICAO code is ETHF.