AWS Hanau AAF

AWS Hanau AAF (Army Airfield) was a key United States Army aviation facility located near Hanau, Germany, during the Cold War. Established in the post-World War II era, the airfield supported various aviation and support units, serving as a vital hub for rotary- and fixed-wing aircraft operations in support of U.S. Army Europe. AWS Hanau AAF played a significant role in NATO exercises, rapid deployment missions, and provided logistical support for surrounding installations in Hesse. With the drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe after the end of the Cold War, the airfield was eventually closed and returned to German control in the early 2000s.