The federal government is investing one billion euros in the Laage air force base

The federal government is investing one billion euros in the Laage air force base

The federal government plans to invest around one billion euros in the Laage air force base in the Rostock district over the next 10 to 15 years. Colonel Gert Schnell, commodore of the site, made this announcement during the annual noise abatement conference. The investments are part of a significant modernization program designed to ensure the site meets the modern requirements of the Air Force.

In detail, the focus of the investments is on the construction of protective structures for the Eurofighter and the storage of ammunition, including guided missiles. The planned protective structures will be designed as “hardened structures” that are protected against both shelling and fire. This measure is necessary because many of the existing protective structures date back to GDR times and therefore no longer meet today's safety standards.

Modernization of accommodation and infrastructure

Another part of the investment will go into modernizing accommodation for soldiers. The aim is to improve the living and working conditions for the military personnel stationed in Laage. Despite these measures, there are no plans to expand the site. The Air Force also emphasizes that future investments will not automatically lead to an increase in air traffic.

Last year, the Air Force completed around 4,200 flight hours in Laage. This corresponds to a constant level compared to the previous year, even if the number of night flights was three times higher. These figures illustrate the active use of the site, even without an increase in flight movements due to the upcoming investments.

Strategic importance of the location

The Laage air force base has established itself as a central part of the air force, particularly as part of the tactical air force squadron 73 “Steinhoff”. This squadron plays an important defense role and provides a strategic platform for air operations. Detailed information about the squadron and its organization can be found on the website Bundeswehr.

In summary, it can be said that the planned investments in Laage Air Base are crucial for both the safety and quality of life of the soldiers stationed there. The progress of the modernizations is being followed with great interest.