Fighting jets about Parchim: Aircraft noise causes discussions in MV!

Fighting jets about Parchim: Aircraft noise causes discussions in MV!

Parchim, Deutschland - The air over Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is currently drawn by deep roar and daring maneuvers. Today a few Eurofighter from the Laage air base carried out a spectacular training flight, which not only reached speeds of up to 950 km/h, but also gave an insight into the functioning of the MVPA 401 military exercise room. According to Nordkurier this area extends from the island of Rügen to Wittstock and from Schwaan to Anklam. This makes it the largest coherent military exercise room in Germany.

The two Eurofighter, which were now flew over Sternberg and were used for the target presentation of two other fighter planes, are part of the regular practice flights that take place in the region. The main user of the MVPA 401 is the training squadron for Eurofighter pilots in Germany. These complex training also includes intercepting maneuvers, air struggles and night flights and are almost indispensable for preparing for potential challenges in the air.

intensive use and residents' complaints

The military exercise room 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 was used even more intensely in southwestern Germany, with 687 hours. Despite the frequent flights, the authorities are always trying to keep the harassment due to noise within limits. In 2023, 524 noise complaints of residents were recorded, a slight decline compared to 579 complaints in 2022. However, no violations of flight operating provisions were found.

The Air Force has the option of reserving the airspace over the MVPA 401 for training flights, which redirect civil air traffic in these zones. Local residents who have questions or complaints can contact the Bundeswehr aircraft office at any time on 0800 - 8620730.

Security and training in the overs sound area

overformal flights take place not only in Germany, but also through Austria, whereby the pilots train under real physical stress that cannot be reproduced in a simulator. The aviation authorities have also taken measures to reduce sound expansion. For example, the acceleration phases of the Eurofighter are kept short and overhaul flights in metropolitan areas and during certain time windows are avoided.

The volume of the overs sound bang, which occurs at speeds over 1,200 km/h, can vary depending on the altitude and weather conditions. Such flights take place at heights of over 12,500 meters to minimize the sound load on the ground. In view of the high training requirements, however, the military flights remain an indispensable part of national security.