Federal Police to Conduct Night Flight Training in Sankt Augustin-Hangelar
The Federal Police's air support unit, the Flying Group, will conduct night flight training in Sankt Augustin-Hangelar from 6th October 2025 to 19th December 2025. Residents in nearby areas may experience increased flights and noise disturbances on weekdays between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM during this period.
This training is mandatory for pilots to obtain their night flight license and to ensure safe police helicopter operations after dark. The Federal Police Air Service prioritises providing air transport capacity for rapid response forces. The Flying Group, based in Sankt Augustin and operating 93 helicopters, supports the Federal Police's daily tasks, including border, rail, and sea surveillance. Despite searches, no specific dates for previous night flight control training were found.
The night flight training in Sankt Augustin-Hangelar is legally required and crucial for the Federal Police's air support unit to operate safely at night. Residents in nearby areas should expect increased flights and noise disturbances on weekdays between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM from 6th October to 19th December 2025.
