German Bight
The new unit was responsible for the day defense of the German Bight, southern Norway and western Denmark. This was previously the eastern portion of JG 1's area of responsibility. JG 11 reported to the Fighter Commander of the German Bight () in the 2nd Fighter Division (). By mid-1943, JG 11 came under the control of the "Luftwaffe" Commander Center () (Lw Bfh), which later formed Air Fleet Germany ().