Soest-Bad Sassendorf Airfield

Soest-Bad Sassendorf, located in the Sauerland region close to Soest and the Möhnesee, between the A 44 and B 1, is now a civilian airfield. It is rated/approved as a "special landing site". These are often used by aero clubs. Unlike a commercial airfield, only the operators and may take off and land. There is no obligation to operate, and therefore opening times are not required.In 2001, the airfield saw the rollout of the Airfisch Ground effect vehicle, designed to fly only two metres above the water's surface.HistoryIn the latter part of the Cold War (late 1970s and early 1980s until 1993), 3 Regiment Army Air Corps was based here and operated Westland Scout, Westland Gazelle AH1 and Westland Lynx AH7 helicopters. AAC units based there included: 653, 654, 660, 662, and 663 squadrons. 3 Regiment Army Air Corps is currently at Wattisham.