Heidelberg: Königstuhl Radio Relay Station Helicopter Landing Site
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| Coordinates | N492407 E0084355 (WGS84) Google Maps (approximate location) |
Germany during the Cold War
The history of the Cold War airfields: Königstuhl Radio Relay Station
General
The Königstuhl is a hill in the eastern part of the city of Heidelberg. The US Army operated a telecommunications station here, which had a helipad.
During the Cold War
Use
Helicopter landing site at the Königstuhl Radio Relay Station, a microwave station of the US Army.
Airspace and procedures
Instruction from the year 1963: Prior permission for landing required for all pilots not assigned to the US Army Signal Brigade, Europe APO 403. Landing details are available from Aviation Officer, Signal Brigade, telephone: Heidelberg Military 7741, 8815.
Today
Use
Closed.
Images
The following pictures were taken in March 2017:
Fence
The signs "Restricted area" are still there
Foundation of the tower
Former US Army telecommunications tower / microwave site, today used otherwise
Building
Fence
Guard shack
Speed limits and parking were regulated.
Building with the typical US Army numbers
Airfields in the vicinity
Categories
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