Leighton Barracks
| Leighton Barracks AAF Station Würzburg R-24 Fliegerhorst Würzburg | |
|---|---|
| Site information | |
| Type | Military Garrison |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 49°47′20″N 009°58′38″E / 49.78889°N 9.97722°E |
| Site history | |
| In use | 1936–2008 |
| Battles/wars | Western 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.