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Bitburg Air Base (1952–1994, former ICAO EDAB) was a front-line NATO base during the Cold War. It is located 2 miles (3 km) southeast of Bitburg, 20 miles (32 km) north of Trier, and 135 miles (217 km) west of Wiesbaden.
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Quick Facts Bitburg Air Base, Coordinates ...
Bitburg Air Base | |
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Located near Bitburg, Germany | |
Coordinates | 49°56′43″N 006°33′54″E |
Type | Air Force Base |
Site information | |
Controlled by | United States Air Force |
Site history | |
Built | 1952 |
In use | 1952-1994 |
Garrison information | |
Garrison | 36th Fighter Wing |
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- For the civil airport use of this facility after 1994, see Bitburg Airport
It was the official home of the United States Air Force 36th Fighter Wing for over 40 years as part of the United States Air Forces in Europe. It was turned over to the German government on 1 October 1994.