Leighton Barracks

Leighton Barracks
AAF Station Würzburg R-24
Fliegerhorst Würzburg
Leighton Barracks
Leighton Barracks (Germany)
Site information
TypeMilitary Garrison
Location
Coordinates49°47′20″N 009°58′38″E / 49.78889°N 9.97722°E / 49.78889; 9.97722 (Leighton Barracks)
Site history
In use1936–2008
Battles/warsWestern Front (World War II)

Leighton Barracks is a former military garrison, located on top of a hill in the Hubland area 1.8 miles (3 km) east of the City of Würzburg, in Franconia, Germany. It was active as a military base between 1936 and 2008, from 2012-onwards part of the barracks has converted to new role as additional academic buildings and student accommodation for the University of Würzburg.