LWD) was a division of the Bundeswehr's German Air Force.

The 5th Air Division was formed in April 1963, after the creation in Trier of Fliegerführer Süd in 1959, which became Fliegerdivision Süd (Air Division South) in Karlsruhe in 1961.

On 3 October 1990 the existence of the National People's Army (NVA) ended.

A preparation staff for the 5th Air Division was created on 3 October 1990 at Eggersdorf / Strausberg, headed by major general Bernhard Mende.

This transitional period ended on 1 April 1991 with the creation of the 5th Air Division.