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Bitche Army Air Base

ICAO FR-1258
Coordinates
49.0601°N, 7.4501°E
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Type
Closed
Region
FR-GES

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:11
Sunrise
04:44
Sunset
18:20
Civil dusk
18:53

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 Bitche Army Air Base

Bitche Army Air Base is a closed in France. It sits at an elevation of 984 ft (300 m).

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

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(13)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA STRASBOURG 9Class DTMAFL115FL145
TMA PHALSBOURG 4Class DTMA2700 ft MSL6500 ft MSL
TMA PHALSBOURG 5Class DTMA6500 ft MSLFL115
CTA STRASBOURG 1Class DCTAFL115FL195
TMA STRASBOURG 9Class ETMA6000 ft MSLFL115
TMA SARREClass ETMA1000 ft GNDFL075
FIR LFEESpecial useFIRGNDFL195
ZRT 5 PHALSBOURGSpecial useRestricted6500 ft MSLFL115
SIV STRASBOURG 1Special useType 33GNDFL115
LF-R122 (AMC MANAGEABLE AREA)Special useRestrictedFL115FL195
LF-R228A BITCHESpecial useRestrictedGND6500 ft MSL
LF-R228B BITCHE (NOTAM)Special useRestricted6500 ft MSLFL165
ZRT 4 PHALSBOURGSpecial useRestricted2700 ft MSL6500 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

PointDistanceBearingReporting
NE11.6 nm179°Compulsory
E15.7 nm187°Compulsory
N15.9 nm222°Compulsory
N20.9 nm154°Compulsory
W23.3 nm221°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

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle463 ft1,142 ft
Tour de Goetzenbruck351 ft1,355 ft
Obstacle892 ft
Obstacle1,171 ft
Obstacle1,093 ft
Obstacle1,132 ft
Obstacle1,188 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bitche Army Air Base located?

Bitche Army Air Base is closed located in France, at an elevation of 984 ft (300 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bitche Army Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.