The 5 Largest European Air Force Bases By Active Personnel In 2026

This list of European air bases by number of personnel should be taken with caution, as deployed personnel fluctuate over time, and many bases’ personnel count is not publicly disclosed. Additionally, how personnel are counted can be inconsistent. Due to the opaque nature of Russian reporting and wartime uncertainties, Russian air bases are excluded, as are Ukrainian air bases. Turkey is also excluded due to the wide range of estimates.

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