# Ramstein Air Base (RMS)

> Ramstein-Miesenbach, DE · IATA: RMS · ICAO: ETAR · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `RMS` |
| ICAO | `ETAR` |
| City | Ramstein-Miesenbach |
| Country | DE |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 237 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 49.43690, 7.60028 |

## Description

Ramstein Air Base (IATA: RMS, ICAO: ETAR) in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rhineland-Palatinate, is the largest US Air Force base outside the United States and the main transshipment point for US military logistics in Europe. It is not accessible for civil passenger or commercial cargo operations. For air freight in the Kaiserslautern/western Palatinate region, Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (IATA: HHN), approximately 60 km to the north with its large cargo hub, and Frankfurt Airport (IATA: FRA) are the nearest commercial cargo options.

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