Active US Military Bases in Germany
Germany hosts 13 U.S. military bases or major installations in the current MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overseas directory. This guide keeps the details brief so you can quickly see where each location is and what it supports.
US Military Bases in Germany
U.S. forces in Germany support a mix of training, logistics, aviation, fleet, headquarters and regional missions. The installations below are grouped by service branch.
Army Bases in Germany
U.S. Army locations here support soldiers, readiness, training, logistics and day-to-day garrison services.
USAG Ansbach
USAG Ansbach is an active U.S. military location in Ansbach. Its main role includes army aviation and garrison support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Ansbach |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Army aviation and garrison support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Bavaria
USAG Bavaria is an active U.S. military location in Grafenwöhr area. Its main role includes large-scale army training and garrison support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Grafenwöhr area |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Large-scale Army training and garrison support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Bavaria, Garmisch
USAG Bavaria, Garmisch is an active U.S. military location in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Its main role includes community and mission support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Community and mission support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Bavaria, Hohenfels
USAG Bavaria, Hohenfels is an active U.S. military location in Hohenfels. Its main role includes multinational combat training and readiness.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Hohenfels |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Multinational combat training and readiness |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Kaiserslautern Military Community
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Kaiserslautern Military Community is an active U.S. military location in Kaiserslautern area. Its main role includes garrison support across the kaiserslautern military community.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Kaiserslautern area |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Garrison support across the Kaiserslautern military community |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, Baumholder
USAG Rheinland-Pfalz, Baumholder is an active U.S. military location in Baumholder. Its main role includes army training, readiness and community support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Baumholder |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Army training, readiness and community support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Stuttgart
USAG Stuttgart is an active U.S. military location in Stuttgart. Its main role includes headquarters and garrison support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Stuttgart |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Headquarters and garrison support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
USAG Wiesbaden
USAG Wiesbaden is an active U.S. military location in Wiesbaden. Its main role includes army headquarters, command and garrison support.
| Branch / organization | Army |
|---|---|
| Location | Wiesbaden |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Army headquarters, command and garrison support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Air Force Bases in Germany
U.S. Air Force locations here support flying missions, readiness, logistics and regional operations.
Büchel Air Base
Büchel Air Base is an active U.S. military location in Büchel. Its main role includes u.s. air force support at a german air installation.
| Branch / organization | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Büchel |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | U.S. Air Force support at a German air installation |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base
Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base is an active U.S. military location in Geilenkirchen. Its main role includes nato airborne early-warning and support operations.
| Branch / organization | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Geilenkirchen |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | NATO airborne early-warning and support operations |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Kalkar - U.S. Air Force Element
Kalkar - U.S. Air Force Element is an active U.S. military location in Kalkar. Its main role includes u.s. air force support to nato commands.
| Branch / organization | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Kalkar |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | U.S. Air Force support to NATO commands |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Ramstein Air Base
Ramstein Air Base is an active U.S. military location in Ramstein-Miesenbach. Its main role includes air mobility, command, logistics and regional support.
| Branch / organization | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Ramstein-Miesenbach |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Air mobility, command, logistics and regional support |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Spangdahlem Air Base
Spangdahlem Air Base is an active U.S. military location in Spangdahlem. Its main role includes fighter, mobility and regional air operations.
| Branch / organization | Air Force |
|---|---|
| Location | Spangdahlem |
| Country | Germany |
| Main operations | Fighter, mobility and regional air operations |
| Public contact | Use the installation’s official MilitaryINSTALLATIONS contact listing for the current office number |
| Status | Active |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many active US military bases are in Germany?
This guide includes 13 current base or major installation entries for Germany from the MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overseas directory.
Which U.S. military branches have bases in Germany?
The current entries include Air Force, Army.
Are U.S. military bases in Germany active?
Yes. The locations in this guide are listed as current overseas installations. Individual missions and unit assignments can change over time.
Can civilians visit U.S. military bases in Germany?
Access is controlled. Visitors normally need authorization and valid identification, and rules can differ by installation and host-country requirements.
Why can military-base totals for Germany differ?
Some sources count small sites, tenant units or separate facilities differently. This article uses major entries in the current MilitaryINSTALLATIONS directory for a consistent count.