The German Military - At Laage airbase, numerous flights cause limited complaints.
The amount of grumbles over noise disruptions due to Luftwaffenstützpunkt Laage's (Rostock district) military flights has dropped recently, as per Oberstleutnant Oliver Horz, Air Force Intelligence and Operation Head, during the Noise Protection Commission's official gathering in Laage on Tuesday. Last year, 61 complaints came in, whereas in 2022, it was 76. Despite the national tally standing at 6,960 cases, Horz made sure to mention, "Each case is logged.".
Future plans for the Luftwaffenstützpunkt Laage involve increasing pilot training substantially within the following years. From the average 16 pilots graduating annually in the past, they expect 19 in the upcoming year, 26 in 2026, and even 28 to 30 pilots from 2027 onwards. This was outlined by Oberst Gerd Schnell, the commander for the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 73 "Steinhoff".
The recorded number of flights in Laage during the year prior was 3,364, while approximately 2,500 belong to the Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 71 "Richthofen", which has been temporarily based there, but may be transferred to Wittmund in 2025.
Schnell added that an upsurge in training and flight activity isn't always a necessity. In fact, there are currently four simulators available for use - a significant upgrade from the two in the past. Two-thirds of their training now takes place in these, as it helps them stay airborne with minimal disturbance.
Dedication to reducing noise disruptions remains a top priority. Their efforts encompass banning supersonic flights over Rostock, restricting night flights between 1st April and 30th September, and respecting funeral processes.
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- The overseers in the County of Rostock have received multiple complaints about the noise pollution from the German Armed Forces' Air Force base, Luftwaffenstützpunkt Laage, located in Laage.
- Despite the increase in flights at the Air Force base, causing some noise disruptions, Oberst Gerd Schnell emphasized the significant reduction in supersonic flights over the County of Rostock, a measure taken to mitigate noise pollution.
- The German Armed Forces, specifically the Air Force, are also working on lessening disturbances by limiting night flights during certain periods and respecting funeral processes at the Air Force base in Laage, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
- The Air Force Intelligence and Operation Head, Oberstleutnant Oliver Horz, emphasized the importance of logging each complaint about noise pollution at the Luftwaffenstützpunkt Laage as part of the German Armed Forces' commitment to defending the County of Rostock while minimizing disruptions.
- The Air Force Base, located in Laage, is an integral part of the German Armed Forces' defense strategy in the County of Rostock, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, with its considerable importance to the German Air Force, and the rise in fighter jet flights and pilot training activities.
Source: www.stern.de
