Overview

Ramstein is a United States Air Force base near Kaiserslautern. It is the headquarters of the American Air Forces in Europe and Africa as well as the NATO Allied Air Command. It serves as a base for the 86th Airlift Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, but regularly hosts aircraft of over 30 other squadrons. It is the most important American military installation in Europe.
Most traffic at the airfield is of logistical and training nature, but it can also serve combat traffic like fighter jets.

Due to Ramstein being an American airfield, controllers may use FAA procedures and phraseology if they are familiar with them, but are not required to do so.

As Ramstein is a military airport, charts can't be found in the normal AIP. They are accessible through the GEMIL FLIP US DoD in the milais.

Ramstein is an unrestricted airport. The Ground position can be staffed by all controllers with an S1 rating or higher. The Tower position can be staffed by all controllers with an S2 rating or higher. The GCA position can be staffed by all controllers with an S3 rating or higher. However, controllers should closely familiarize themselves with military procedures before staffing the airport.

Ramstein ATC Stations

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