Colonel Gerhard Kahtz (born 26 November 1922) was a German military officer who served as the Nigerian Air Force's Chief of the Air Staff from 1963 to 1965.

He served the Luftwaffe as a combat pilot during the Second World War during which he was decorated with the prestigious Iron Cross.

Colonel Kahtz arrived Nigeria on 30 May 1963 as head of the German Air Force Assistance Group (GAFAG).

By the end of his tour of duty on 23 November 1965, a functional NAF existed with an operational base in Kaduna and administrative headquarters in Lagos.

[3] In reflection of his service, he has said, "I am pretty happy and proud of what I did for the NAF in only 2 years”.