Located in northwest Germany, adjacent to the borders of Belgium and the Netherlands, Gellenkirchen Air Base (GKE) is one of the main bases for NATO (NATO) Early Warning Control Aircraft (AWACS) forces. Established in 1953, the base is a strategically important military airfield and one of the key bases for NATO allied forces in Europe.
Gellenkirchen Air Base is the core base for NATO (NATO) airborne early warning and control forces, where the NATO Early Warning and Control Aircraft (AWACS) force is stationed to provide air surveillance and command and control services for NATO allied forces. The base also hosts Dutch and German troops and forces from other NATO allies, making it a multinational shared-use base. At the same time, Gellenkirchen Air Base provides vital airlift and logistics support to Germany and Europe.
Geilenkirchen Air Base is Medium Airport
IATA Airport Code: GKE
ICAO Airport Code: ETNG
Europe -> Germany
Latitude: 50.9608
Longitude: 6.04242
Elevation: 296
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Geilenkirchen Air Base - 1947 - Geilenkirchen Air Base
