Etain - Rouvres
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ICAO Code | LFQE/ |
Last Validated | 03-2012 |
City | Etain |
Position | 49°13'37"N 005°40'20"E |
Runway(s) | 01/19 |
Elevation | 770 ft |
General
In between the cities of Verdun and Metz is the ALAT airfield of Etain-Rouvres located. As a former USAFE base, it is quite large and at the moment it houses the 3RHC, with Gazelles and Pumas in seven of its regiments.
Layout
The runway is almost north - south located and has three dispersal areas; one at the northeast side, one at the northwest side and one at the southeast side. On the east side there is also a small apron.
Getting There
This airfield is located north of the Autoroute de l'Est, the A4/E50 from Metz to south of Verdun. Take exit 32 to the north, and drive to Etain along the D908.
Around the Airport

At the main gate, this preserved Alouette 3 can be photographed. (June 2005, Dino van Doorn)
Frequencies
142.7 | Tower |
138.1 | Ground |
120.125/308.775 | Approach |
Preserved
1769 | Alouette 3 behind main gate |
1101 | SA341F at main gate |
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