In 1951, occupying French forces founded an air base on the site which about 40 years later would become Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
Running five times each day between Frankfurt-Hahn Airport and Birkenfeld is a bus service.
One important economic factor, however, has always been Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport lies only a few kilometres to the east.
West of the town, 12 km away, lies Frankfurt-Hahn Airport with international connections.
Beyond the brook, the plateau stretches on farther towards Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is about an hour's drive away.
There is also a direct bus link to Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
Great parts of the municipal area are covered by Frankfurt-Hahn Airport.
Frankfurt-Hahn Airport lies 19 km to Breitenthal's north and can be reached in 20 minutes.