Federal Police to Conduct Night Flight Training in Sankt Augustin
The Federal Police Aviation Group, based in Sankt Augustin, will undergo night flight training at the Sankt Augustin-Hangelar flight school from October 6 to December 19, 2025. This training, necessary for licensing pilots and ensuring safe nighttime operations, will occur on weekdays only, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
The Aviation Group, the second-largest civilian aircraft operator in Germany after Lufthansa, provides air transport capacity for federal police rapid response units on weekends. It also supports daily tasks, including border, rail, and sea surveillance. However, due to the training, residents in certain areas may experience increased flights and potential noise disturbances from Monday to Thursday during the specified evening hours.
The leader of Bundespolizeidirektion 11, responsible for the Aviation Group, has not been explicitly named in available search results regarding the night flight training.
The Federal Police Aviation Group's night flight training will take place on weekdays, potentially causing increased flights and noise in certain areas. The training is legally required for pilot licensing and safe nighttime operations. The Aviation Group supports federal police tasks, including weekend rapid response and daily surveillance.
