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Airfield Survey in 1953
In 1953, survey tours took place in Southern Germany to identify future air bases for the German Air Force. Old airfields were visited and assessed, if a field can be used, if technical facilities and housing are available und if an extension of the runway up to 2500 m or 3000 m is possible.
Göppingen was also inspected, but only from outside, as there was no permission from the US Army to enter. Result: Movement area 700 m x 1000 m (2296 ft x 3280 ft) with solid sod. Not extensible because adjacent terrain drops to all sides. Runway (700 m x 22 m, 2296 ft x 72 ft) and taxiways in good conditions. Installations and quarters in the north seems to be ok.