Waren (Müritz): Vielist Airfield
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| Coordinates | N533357 E0123919 (WGS84) Google Maps |
| Elevation | 282 ft |
| Former East Germany (GDR) | District of Neubrandenburg |
| Federal state | Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) |
| Location indicator | EDOW |
Germany during the Cold War Map
The history of the Cold War airfields: Waren (Müritz)
Location of airfield
5 km north-northwest of Waren.
During the Cold War
Use
- Until 1979 airfield of the former pre-military organization Gesellschaft für Sport und Technik (GST).
- In the 1980s airfield no. 2156 of the former East German National People's Army (NVA).
In the 1960s
Overview
Waren Vielist on a US satellite image from 17 August 1965 - The picture shows the area of the later airfield (1), probably before it was used as an airfield.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
Sunday 03 August 1969
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
In the 1970s
Overview
The airfield on Wednesday 25 November 1970
Source: U.S. Geological Survey
In the 1980s and early 1990s
Use
The airfield was used in the 1980s by the Combat Helicopter Wing 5 "Adolf von Lützow" of the National People's Army (NVA) of the GDR. In the NVA, the airfield had the number 2156.
Runways
- 04/22: 950 m Grass
- 14/32: 850 m Grass
Radio beacons
In "Verzeichnis 012" of the National People's Army, the landing direction is indicated with 165°, which differs from the runways of the GST airfield.
- Inner radio beacon (LMM): 609,0 "JO"
Radio and air traffic control facilities are not deployed permanently.
Radio communication
- Tower: JUNO Start 124.0
- Direction Finder: JUNO Peleng 130.0 121.5
Airspace and procedures
Allowed for aircraft and helicopters up to 5,700 kg MPW.
Maximum altitude east of the line Dahmen - Neu Schloen 1500 m standard.
Real property
In the NVA, the facility had the installation ID 03/227. 03 is the district number (Neubrandenburg) and 227 is a sequential number.
Today
Use
General aviation (EDOW).
Links
- https://waren-lsv.de/ - Warener Luftsportverein e.V.
Airfields in the vicinity
- 204°/19km Groß Kelle: Agricultural Airfield
- 167°/25km Rechlin: Helipad 1014 (HSLP / HLP 1014)
- 044°/28km Basepohl: Heliport
- 167°/30km Lärz: Air Base (Mirow, Rechlin-Lärz)
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