Spangdahlem Air Base — Trier, Germany
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Distance & flight time from SPM
Spangdahlem Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base is a major United States Air Force installation located in Germany's Eifel region, home to the 52nd Fighter Wing. SPM functions as active military infrastructure, not a civilian airport, supporting fighter squadrons, NATO training exercises, and logistics operations critical to American and allied air power in Europe. The base has historically hosted various aircraft including F-16 Fighting Falcons and other tactical assets, playing a role in missions across the European and African theaters. Civilian access is restricted, and Spangdahlem remains an important strategic node within the broader network of US military bases stationed throughout Germany since the Cold War era.
Runways at Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10007 ft (3050 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/G | SOF | 141.775 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 143.425 MHz |
| DEP | LIPPE RADAR | 314.6 MHz |
| DIR | RHEIN RADAR | 387.15 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 129.475 MHz |
| GCCD | CLNC DEL | 308.85 MHz |
| GND | GND | 138.8 MHz |
| OPS | AMC AIRLIFT AMCC | 131.975 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 284.425 MHz |
| POST | COMD POST | 258.7 MHz |
| PTD | PTD | 138.4 MHz |
| RDR | LANGEN RADAR | 125.6 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 122.2 MHz |
Airports near Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM)
- Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) — 40.4 km (25.1 mi)
- Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) — 52.2 km (32.4 mi)
- Ramstein Air Base (RMS) — 88.4 km (54.9 mi)
- Saarbrücken Airport (SCN) — 89.8 km (55.8 mi)
- Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) — 103.8 km (64.5 mi)
- Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) — 115.2 km (71.6 mi)
- Liège Airport (LGG) — 115.6 km (71.8 mi)
- Wiesbaden Army Airfield (WIE) — 116.5 km (72.4 mi)
SPM, Spangdahlem Air Base, is a major US Air Force installation in Germany's Eifel region, not civilian. Search here for background on this NATO-linked military base and its fighter wing operations.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Spangdahlem Air Base?
The IATA code for Spangdahlem Air Base is SPM.
What is the ICAO code for Spangdahlem Air Base?
The ICAO code for Spangdahlem Air Base is ETAD. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.