Lärm increase in Warburg: Bundeswehr practices combat helicopters at night!

Lärm increase in Warburg: Bundeswehr practices combat helicopters at night!

In the next two weeks, the Bundeswehr in the Warburg region will ensure increased noise - not only during the day. From June 30th to July 12th, nightly practice flights with combat helicopters of the Tiger type. The exercises take place from Monday to Thursday until around 2.30 a.m., which will bring a noticeable noise pollution for the citizens in the area. In Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Thuringia and Lower Saxony in particular, residents have to expect flight noises, some of which can be created from an altitude of only 30 meters, according to Augsburger General.

The fighter helicopter regiment 36, native to Fritzlar, will carry out the flights. The aim of this intensive exercise is to ensure the operational readiness of the Bundeswehr pilots and in particular offer young comrades to provide further training. During the night flights, flying is practiced in the dark, whereby the pilots also train the recognition of obstacles such as trees. According to t-online.de should be used per night, each with two pilots.

noise pollution at a glance

The exercise includes a wide geographical spectrum in northern Germany. In addition to Warburg, affected areas are also:

• Göttingen (Lower Saxony)
• Mühlhausen (Unstrut-Hainich-Kreis, Thuringia)
• Alsfeld
• Marburg
• Allendorf
• Korbach
• Bad Hersfeld

This rough area restriction affects especially citizens in the region and due to the possibility of changing practice areas also adjacent cities. The exercises are routinely carried out and should create a high degree of security for everyone involved during possible missions. Therefore, an increased noise and urgency can be expected on these nights, according to nw.

Contact with noise complaints

If you feel disturbed by the nightly exercises, you can contact a furnished citizen phone. On the number 0800 8620730, those responsible who are available for questions and noise complaints can be reached.

Overall, these nightly exercises aim to ensure that the Bundeswehr's pilots are well prepared for their missions - and the training is part of it. And even if it might be a little loud for some, the look at the security and commitment is ultimately what counts.