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Lechfeld Air Base

Graben, Germany

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Lechfeld Air Base

Graben, Germany
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Historic German air base with deep Luftwaffe heritage.

Opened
1936
Location
Graben-Nebing, Germany
Lechfeld Air Base (ICAO: ETSL) is a military airfield located near Graben-Nebing in Bavaria, Germany, situated south of Augsburg on the Lechfeld plain. It serves as an active installation of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and is not open to civilian commercial traffic. The base has a historically significant past, having been used during World War II as a Luftwaffe airfield and later becoming one of the sites associated with early jet aviation in Germany. In the postwar era, it was reestablished as a Bundeswehr facility and has hosted various fighter and training units over the decades. Lechfeld has been associated with the Eurofighter Typhoon program, serving as a test and evaluation location for the aircraft. The base remains an important site for German military aviation activities.
Notable facts
  • ›Used by the Luftwaffe during World War II, including operations involving early jet aircraft such as the Me 262.
  • ›Operated by the German Air Force (Bundeswehr Luftwaffe) as a military-only installation.
  • ›Has been used for Eurofighter Typhoon testing and evaluation activities.
  • ›Located on the Lechfeld plain south of Augsburg in Bavaria.
  • ›Not accessible to civilian or commercial aviation.
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A storied German military airfield nestled in Bavaria's quiet countryside

Lechfeld Air Base, located near Graben in Bavaria, Germany, is a Bundeswehr military installation with roots stretching back to World War II. Known historically as a Luftwaffe base, it has served various combat and training roles over the decades. The airfield is not open to civilian commercial traffic and operates exclusively under German military authority.

Terminals
  • Military Operations Facility — Restricted military terminal handling Bundeswehr personnel, aircraft maintenance, and operational logistics only.
Ground Transport
  • Private vehicle access via B17 federal road
  • Military shuttle transport for authorized personnel
  • Taxi services from nearby Augsburg or Landsberg am Lech
Nearby Hotels
  • Hotel Garni Graben
  • Landsberg Hotel (Landsberg am Lech)
  • Ibis Augsburg Hauptbahnhof
  • Steigenberger Hotel Augsburg
Dining

As a restricted military base, public dining facilities are not available at Lechfeld. Visitors and authorized personnel will find gasthouses and Bavarian restaurants in the nearby towns of Graben-Neudorf and Landsberg am Lech. The surrounding region offers traditional Bavarian cuisine including schnitzel, pretzels, and local beers.

Traveller Tips
  • Access to Lechfeld Air Base is strictly restricted to authorized military and government personnel.
  • The nearest city with full amenities is Augsburg, approximately 20 km to the northeast.
  • Landsberg am Lech, a charming historic town, is the closest significant settlement for accommodation and dining.
  • Aviation enthusiasts should note that the base occasionally participates in air shows — check Bundeswehr announcements for public event access.
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Lechfeld Air Base is a German Air Force (Luftwaffe) base located 1 km east of Lagerlechfeld in Bavaria, about 20 km south of Augsburg on the Bundestrasse 17.

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