09708 - APO AE - Chièvres Air Base, Belgium
APO AE - Chièvres Air Base, Belgium
Key Facts
- Home to 424th Air Base Squadron
- Supports SACEUR and SHAPE
- Considered a SHAPE base by NATO
- 94-room lodging facility
About ZIP Code 09708
APO AE 09708 provides military postal service to Chièvres Air Base in the Hainaut province of Belgium. The base serves as the primary air operations facility for SHAPE and USAG Benelux, located approximately 80 kilometers southwest of Brussels. The 424th Air Base Squadron operates the airfield, providing aviation support for the Supreme Allied Commander Europe and other senior NATO officials. Mail routes through the USPS Newark International Service Center with typical delivery times of 10-14 days.
Chièvres Air Base supports VIP transport, helicopter operations, and logistics for NATO headquarters personnel. The base operates under the 86th Operations Group and provides critical mobility capabilities for allied leadership across Europe. Belgian armed forces share the installation, reflecting the close NATO partnership. The airfield features a 2,800-meter runway capable of handling most military transport aircraft, including C-17 Globemasters during official visits.
USAG Benelux personnel stationed at Chièvres have access to on-base lodging (94-room facility), dining, and limited exchange services. Many families live in surrounding Belgian communities and commute to work. The base coordinates closely with SHAPE community support activities. Personnel sending mail should use the format: Name, Unit 21419, APO AE 09708. The installation operates year-round supporting NATO operations and exercises throughout Europe.
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