Büchel Air Base
Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)
About 16h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Büchel Air Base
Büchel Air Base is a military air base of the Luftwaffe in Büchel (Germany), near the city of Cochem and at about 70 km from Spangdahlem Air Base. It is home to the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 33 (Tactical Air Force Wing 33; abbreviated as: TaktLwG 33) (formerly Jagdbombergeschwader 33 or Fighter Bomber Wing 33) of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) and the 702 Munitions Support Squadron (702 MUNSS) of the United States Air Force (USAF). Since 1985, tactical Air Force Wing 33 has been operating German Panavia Tornado airplanes, which can deliver twenty B61 nuclear bombs, the only remaining nuclear weapons in Germany. As of 2023, Büchel was one of six active air bases in five European countries with B61 nuclear bombs in underground WS3 Weapon Storage and Security System inside aircraft shelters, per nuclear sharing. Since 1996 there have been annual protests and over one hundred activists have been sentenced for nonviolent protest.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live weather
ETSBLive departures & arrivals
Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.
Where you can fly from here
Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 / 21 | 8,225 ft / 2,507 m | 148 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (5)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | LANGEN CON | 125.600 MHz |
| ACC | RHEIN CON | 38.715 MHz |
| RDR | RADAR | 123.300 MHz |
| RDR | RADAR | 34.462 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.100 MHz |
Navaids(1)
Airspace in this area(5)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTR BUECHEL | Class D | CTR | GND | 4100 ft MSL |
| AREA | Class E | Controlled | 2500 ft GND | FL100 |
| FRANKFURT | Class E | Controlled | 1000 ft GND | 2500 ft GND |
| EDGG | Special use | FIR | GND | FL245 |
| FIS LANGEN | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL100 |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Germany airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 653 ft | 1,181 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 653 ft | 1,178 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 1,014 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 994 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 938 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 489 ft | 774 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 440 ft | 1,263 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 374 ft | 1,355 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Büchel Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code for Büchel Air Base?
The ICAO code for Büchel Air Base is ETSB.
Where is Büchel Air Base located?
Büchel Air Base is medium airport located in Alflen, Germany, at an elevation of 1,568 ft (478 m).
How many runways does Büchel Air Base have?
Büchel Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 8,225 ft / 2,507 m.
What time zone is Büchel Air Base in?
Büchel Air Base is in the Europe/Berlin time zone (UTC+02:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Büchel Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Büchel Air Base is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Büchel Air Base?
The nearest airport to Büchel Air Base is Daun-Senheld Glider Field (DE-0273), about 7.9 nm to the w, followed by Naunheim / Maifeld Ultralight Airfield and Traben-Trarbach/Mont Royal Airfield.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Büchel Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.