Giebelstadt, Germany

Giebelstadt was established in the early 9th century and was a secret German Airbase until World War II. Present day Giebelstadt is small industrial town with a resident population of about 3000 and the military population is about 1800.

US Army forces captured Giebelstadt Airfield in April 1945. Among the aircraft that flew from there during this time were the U-2 spy planes from 1956-1958. Giebelstadt became a part of the 417th Base Support Battalion in June 1991. Today, Giebelstadt is home to Aviation, Air Defense Artillery, and Weather Units.

Giebelstadt is located approximately 10 miles South of Wuerzburg and Leighton Barracks. The Climate is cool and wet during most of the year. Short and mild summers.

There are three castles located in Giebelstadt village, Florian Geyer, Frierenhauer Castle, and von Zoebel Castle.

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Giebelstadt Army Airfield: Installation
Installation Overview

Name : ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE
Address : 417th BSB CMR 408 Giebelstadt Army Airfield
City : APO	State : AE	Zip : 09182
Phone : 09334-8-7877	Fax : 09334-8-7669

Official Installation Link

Base Operator
DSN: 314-350-113
011-49-9334-889-113

Major Units
12th Aviation Brigade
69th Air Defense Artillery Brigade

Billeting/Quarters
DSN: 350-1700
011-49-0931-8891700

Mailing Address
CDR, USAG Franconia, ATTN: ACS-Giebelstadt, Unit 26622, Box 3
APO, AE
09244

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