Grostenquin Air Base
Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)
About 13h 35m 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 Grostenquin Air Base
RCAF Station Grostenquin, also known as 2 (Fighter) Wing or 2 Wing, was a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) station located five km north of the town of Grostenquin in the Moselle department, Lorraine, northeastern France. It was one of four RCAF wings, consisting of three fighter squadrons each, established in Europe in the early 1950s at the beginning of the Cold War. The other three wings were located at RCAF Station Marville in France, and RCAF Station Zweibrücken and RCAF Station Baden-Soellingen in the former West Germany.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(12)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMA STRASBOURG 10 | Class D | TMA | FL075 | FL145 |
| CTA STRASBOURG 1 | Class D | CTA | FL115 | FL195 |
| TMA LORRAINE 4 | Class D | TMA | 3800 ft MSL | FL075 |
| TMA LORRAINE 5 | Class D | TMA | 4000 ft MSL | FL075 |
| TMA LORRAINE 5.1 | Class D | TMA | 4000 ft MSL | FL065 |
| LF-R163B GROSTENQUIN-POLYGONE (MON-FRI) | Special use | Restricted | 800 ft GND | 4000 ft MSL |
| FIR LFEE | Special use | FIR | GND | FL195 |
| LF-R163C GROSTENQUIN POLYGONE (MON-FRI) | Special use | Restricted | 4000 ft MSL | FL075 |
| SIV STRASBOURG 1 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL115 |
| SIV STRASBOURG 3 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL115 |
| SIV STRASBOURG 4 | Special use | Type 33 | GND | FL115 |
| LF-R163A GROSTENQUIN-POLYGONE (MON-FRI) | Special use | Restricted | GND | 4000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all France airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
VFR reporting points nearby
| Point | Distance | Bearing | Reporting |
|---|---|---|---|
| E | 11.3 nm | 261° | Compulsory |
| SE | 14.7 nm | 225° | Compulsory |
| DZ | 16.9 nm | 187° | Compulsory |
| NE | 19.8 nm | 280° | Compulsory |
| N1 | 20.3 nm | 302° | Compulsory |
| N | 20.5 nm | 117° | Compulsory |
| W | 20.6 nm | 138° | Compulsory |
| S | 22.1 nm | 221° | Compulsory |
Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 1,217 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 1,247 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 492 ft | 1,253 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 1,050 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 1,027 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 971 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 1,020 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 328 ft | 1,040 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Grostenquin Air Base located?
Grostenquin Air Base is closed located in Grostenquin, France, at an elevation of 820 ft (250 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Grostenquin Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.