ICAO Code | ETSB/ |
Last Validated | |
City | Büchel |
Position | 50°10'26"N 007°03'48"E |
Runway(s) | 03/21 |
Elevation | 1568 ft |
This German base, close to Cochem, is not the best spotting place in the world. Reading serials of the based JBG33 Tornados is OK when they are flying. It takes some effort, but then it is possible to take some decent photographs.
Due to extensive renovation works, Büchel is closed except for occasional approaches June 2022 - February 2026. TLG33 operates mainly from Nörvenich during this period.
The airfield has a typical military lay out with a north-south orientation and three shelter areas. Only the northeast corner lacks one.
Büchel can be reached by taking the exit no.2 'Ulmen' from Autobahn A48/E44. From there you follow road B259 to Cochem. Following this road, you will eventually pass the northern approach.
Su-22 of the Polish airforce visiting Buchel, spot 1. (June 2004, Marcel Bos)
Picture of one of the locals, also from Spot 1 (Marcel Bos)
282.200 / 140.450 | Tower |
257.800 | Tower (NATO Common) |
242.400/ 344.625 | Radar |
389.225/ 378.375 | Radar |
CAUTION | Using a scanner to monitor radio traffic of agencies with a security task is not allowed in Germany. |
TLG33 | Tornado IDS |
21+67 | F-104G, inside gate |
43+70 | Tornado, inside gate |
DD+354/'DC+101' | F-84F, inside gate |
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