Ramstein Air Base — Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Ramstein Air Base (Ramstein-Miesenbach) is RMS — its ICAO code is ETAR.
Distance & flight time from RMS
Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein Air Base, coded RMS, is one of the largest and most strategically significant United States military installations outside the U.S., located near Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany. It serves as the headquarters for United States Air Forces in Europe and NATO Allied Air Command, functioning as a critical hub for military airlift, personnel transport, and logistics supporting operations across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. RMS is not a civilian airport and does not accommodate commercial passenger traffic; access is restricted to military personnel, dependents, and authorized government travelers. The base includes extensive infrastructure supporting cargo aircraft, medical evacuation flights, and a substantial permanent military and civilian workforce.
Runways at Ramstein Air Base (RMS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 10498 ft (3200 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 09/27 | 9278 ft (2828 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Ramstein Air Base (RMS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 124.275 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 140.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.775 MHz |
| OPS | AMC AIRLIFT AMCC | 131.975 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 28.442 MHz |
| POST | WING COMD POST | 37.267 MHz |
| PTD | DISPATCH | 36.912 MHz |
| RDR | LANGEN RADAR | 129.675 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 133.2 MHz |
Airports near Ramstein Air Base (RMS)
- Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) — 43.3 km (26.9 mi)
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — 61.7 km (38.3 mi)
- Mannheim-City Airport (MHG) — 66.2 km (41.1 mi)
- Karlsruhe Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) — 81.0 km (50.3 mi)
- Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE) — 85.8 km (53.3 mi)
- Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) — 88.4 km (54.9 mi)
- Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) — 95.1 km (59.1 mi)
- Strasbourg Airport (SXB) — 99.9 km (62.1 mi)
RMS is Ramstein Air Base, a major U.S. military installation in Germany, not a public commercial airport. Searchers should know RMS has no civilian passenger service and restricted access.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Ramstein Air Base?
The IATA code for Ramstein Air Base is RMS.
What is the ICAO code for Ramstein Air Base?
The ICAO code for Ramstein Air Base is ETAR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.