Flight Simulator Flights at ETID Hanau Army Air Field

Hanau Army Air Field (ETID) is a former United States Army airfield near Erlensee in Hessen, Germany, built around a single hard-surfaced runway. It sits at an elevation of 364 feet and offers a straightforward single-runway layout for any simulator pilot planning a visit to this historic Cold War-era site.

Overview

Hanau Army Air Field, identified by the ICAO code ETID, is a military airfield located near Erlensee in the German state of Hessen. It was operated as part of the United States Army's presence in the Hanau area during the Cold War period, and its layout of a single paved runway reflects its role in supporting Army aviation rather than large-scale fixed-wing operations.

Airspace & Location

The airfield lies at coordinates 50.1692 N, 8.9616 E near the town of Erlensee in Hessen, Germany, close to the city of Hanau itself.

Runways

Hanau Army Air Field has one physical runway, 10/28, measuring 3004 feet with a hard surface and runway lighting. There is no ILS installed.

History

Hanau Army Air Field takes its name from its association with the United States Army garrison at Hanau, Hessen, reflecting its use as a military airfield during the period of American forces stationed in the region.