Ever wonder where Bamberg’s aviation dreams take flight? The Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield is the answer. This special airfield has a rich history. It has evolved from military use to a hub for sport and business aviation.
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield is located in Upper Franconia. Its ICAO code is EDQA. The airfield wasn’t always civilian. From 1945 to 2012, it was known as Bamberg Army Airfield. Its ICAO code was ETEJ then. The United States Army operated it. Even during that time, it served civil air traffic too.
Today, Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield welcomes sport and business jets. These jets can weigh up to 10 tons at maximum take-off. A refueling system is also available. Stadtwerke Bamberg operates the airfield. They work with the Aero-Club Bamberg e.V.. The Aero-Club is in charge of flight operations.
Did you know Willy Messerschmitt, a Bamberg native, started his career near here? He began as an aircraft builder at the site. This was before it became the Bamberg Army Airfield.
In the 1950s, the Army Airfield expanded. A wooden hangar was brought from Coburg Army Airfield. It was rebuilt here as the third hangar. The original landing strip was grassy. Taxiways and the apron were improved. Pierced Steel Planking was installed. Later, asphalt replaced some of the planking.
By 2004, the airfield primarily served civil aviation. The western part was mainly used for this purpose. However, it still supported USAREUR operations. The runway has been recently extended too.
The Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield sits at an elevation of 811 feet above sea level. Its coordinates are 49°54’14″N 10°54’52″E. The Aero-Club Bamberg provides airfield details on their website.
Bamberg-Breitenau Airfield stands as a testament to Bamberg’s aviation history. It connects the city to the skies. It offers a place for both leisure and business travel. As you leave, think about the planes that have soared from this airfield. Consider the future journeys that will begin here.