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Fighter jets over Parchim: aircraft noise causes discussions in MV!
European Eurofighters practice over Parchim in Germany's largest training airspace. Information about flight routes, hours of use and noise complaints.
Fighter jets over Parchim: aircraft noise causes discussions in MV!
The air over Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is currently marked by deep roars and daring maneuvers. Today a pair of Eurofighters from Laage Air Base carried out a spectacular training flight, which not only reached speeds of up to 950 km/h, but also provided an insight into how the military training airspace MVPA 401 works. Loud Northern Courier This area extends from the island of Rügen to Wittstock and from Schwaan to Anklam. This makes it the largest contiguous military training airspace in Germany.
The two Eurofighters that flew over Sternberg today and were used to target two other fighter aircraft are part of the regular training flights that take place in the region. The main user of the MVPA 401 is the Eurofighter pilot training squadron in Germany. These complex trainings also include intercept maneuvers, dogfights and night flights and are almost essential in preparing for potential airborne challenges.
Intensive use and complaints from residents
The military training airspace is used intensively. A total of 571 hours of use were registered in 2023, which underlines the relevance of this area. In comparison, the TRA Lauter in southwest Germany was used even more intensively, with 687 hours. Despite the frequent flights, the authorities are always trying to keep noise levels to a minimum. In 2023, 524 noise complaints from residents were recorded, a slight decrease compared to 579 complaints in 2022. However, no violations of flight operations regulations were identified.
The Air Force has the ability to reserve the airspace over MVPA 401 for training flights, thereby diverting civilian air traffic in these zones. Residents who have questions or complaints can contact the Bundeswehr Aviation Office at any time on 0800 – 8620730.
Safety and training in the supersonic range
In this context, Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner emphasizes the importance of efficient air defense. Loud ÖKB The Eurofighters, which are also used in Austria, are an essential component for active air defense. Tanner plans to sign a memorandum of understanding to join the Sky Shield missile defense system, underscoring the importance of supersonic training.
Supersonic flights take place not only in Germany, but also over Austria, with the pilots training under real physical stress that cannot be replicated in a simulator. Aviation authorities have also taken measures to reduce the spread of sound. For example, the acceleration phases of the Eurofighter are kept short and supersonic flights are avoided in metropolitan areas and during certain time windows.
The volume of the sonic boom, which occurs at speeds above 1,200 km/h, can vary depending on altitude and weather conditions. Such flights take place at altitudes of over 12,500 meters to minimize noise pollution on the ground. However, given the high training requirements, military flights remain an indispensable part of national security.