Eurofighter return: Wittmund shines after renovation!

Eurofighter return: Wittmund shines after renovation!

On Thursday, July 16, 2025, the residents of Wittmund can look forward to the return of the Eurofighter of the Tactical Air Force Squadron 71 "Richthofen". After more than three years of absence, the first fighter jets landed at 3:00 p.m. at the air force base, which has been extensively modernized in recent years. According to Welt this marks the new start of the company at this NATO air-air weapon base, which has been comprehensive since 2019 was.

The Eurofighter temporarily moved to Laage at Rostock in early 2022 because the airfield in Wittmund was rebuilt. A good plan, because ultimately the most modern military airport in Germany will be created here by 2032, for which around 774 million euros will be provided. The renovation of the three-kilometer long runway is one of the largest investments that cost around 155 million euros. Such sums pay off, because the construction work on the runway has now been completed and are considered important progress for the entire modernization of the base, as well as NDR reported.

flight operations and air safety

The airfield in Wittmund is not only an important basis for the Eurofighter, but also a strategically significant location to secure German airspace. The Air Force relies on a special alarm rotting that reliably perceives this task. This alarm rott will continue to operate from Rostock Laage until the flight operating to Wittmund, which is planned by 2026. The airfield is one of four Eurofighter locations of the Luftwaffe and has already housed various generations of aircraft in its over 100-year history, as the Bundeswehr

The return relocation not only brings the Eurofighter back, but also soldiers, soldiers and civilian employees of the squadron move back to Wittmund. Such changes always have a new swing and fresh wind in the everyday life of people on site, which many will certainly observe with interest. In the long run, the location should not only serve for flying, but also for the training and development of air force staff, for which an extensive training system is established in various locations.

Overall, the steps that are taken here are a clear sign of the importance of the Air Force today. If you consider how the framework conditions in the geopolitical landscape change, such investments and new buildings are a good hand that should also bear fruit in the coming years. The Eurofighter are now "home" again and this will certainly not only look forward to the soldiers and their families, but also the entire region around Wittmund.