Poland: Air Bases and Military Airfields

Bazy lotnicze w Polsce

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!

For airfields which are very close together, the label might be shown on the wrong side.

Military airfields in Poland (93)
Babimost: Airfield
Bednary: Airfield
Biała Podlaska: Airfield
Borsk: Airfield
Brochocin: Airfield
Broczyno: Airfield
Brzeg: Airfield
Brzezie: Highway Strip
Bydgoszcz: Airfield
Cewice: Airfield
Chociw: Highway Strip
Chojna: Air Base
Darłowo: Airfield
Dębica: Airfield
Deblin: Airfield
Debnica Kaszubska: Highway Strip
Debrzno: Airfield
Drawsko Pomorskie: Airfield
Gdańsk: Wrzeszcz Airfield
Gdynia: Babie Doły Air Base
Gdynia: Highway Strip
Goleniów: Air Base
Granowo: Highway Strip
Inowrocław: Heliport
Jarosławiec: Highway Strip
Kąkolewo: Airfield
Kamień Śląski: Airfield
Kliniska: Highway Strip
Kluczewo: Air Base
Kołobrzeg: Air Base
Konarzny: Airfield
Koronowo: Highway Strip
Kraków-Balice: Balice Airport
Krzywa: Air Base
Kunice: Airfield
Łask: Airfield
Łebień: Airfield
Łęczyca: Airfield
Legnica: Airfield
Leszno: Highway Strip
Lomza: Highway Strip
Łukęcin: Highway Strip
Machliny: Highway Strip
Malbork: Air Base
Mielec: Airfield
Mierzecice: Air Base
Mieszkowice: Highway Strip
Minsk Mazowiecki: Air Base
Mirosławiec: Air Base
Mirosławiec: Highway Strip
Modlin: Airfield
Mostowo: Highway Strip
Nadarzyce: Airfield
Nadarzyce: Polygon
Namysłów: Airfield
Nowe Miasto: Airfield
Oława: Airfield
Oleśnica: Airfield
Orneta: Airfield
Osie: Highway Strip
Ostrowy: Highway Strip
Pieniężnica: Airfield
Piła: Airfield
Płoty: Airfield
Powidz: Airfield
Poznań: Krzesiny Air Base
Pruszcz Gdański: Airfield
Przemków
Radom: Airfield
Rossoszyca: Highway Strip
Rostki: Airfield
Rudniki: Airfield
Słupia: Highway Strip
Słupsk: Air Base
Śniatowo: Airfield
Sochaczew: Air Base
Środa Śląska: Highway Strip
Świdwin: Airfield
Szprotawa: Air Base
Szymany: Airfield
Tarnow: Highway Strip
Tomaszów Mazowiecki: Airfield
Trzebien: Airfield
Warsaw: Bemowo Airfield
Warsaw: Okęcie Airport
Wicko Morskie: Airfield
Wielbark: Highway Strip
Wilcze Laski: Airfield
Wrocław: Airfield
Września: Highway Strip
Wschowa: Airfield
Żagań: Airfield
Zegrze Pomorskie: Airfield

Babimost: Airfield

Port lotniczy Zielona Góra-Babimost

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN520819 E0154755 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 194 ft
Location indicatorEPZG

Location of airfield

30 km northeast of Zielona Góra, 3 km southwest of Babimost.

Runways

  • 06/24: 2500 m x 60 m Concrete
Data for the year 197x:
  • 06/24: 2000 m x 60 m

Radio beacons

Data for the year 197x:
  • LOM 24: 830 "KO"
  • LMM 24: 405 "K"
Data for the year 1990:
  • LOM: 405 "TR"

Radio communication

Call sign: "KASINO" (1970), "TRAKTOR" (1990)

Units

45 LPSzB: SLim-2, Lim-6/R (1990)

Airfields in the vicinity

Bednary: Airfield

Lądowisko Poznań-Bednary

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN523204 E0171306 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 340 ft
Location indicatorEPPB

Location of airfield

25 km northeast of Poznań.

Usage during the Cold War

Polish Air Force reserve airfield.

Use today

General aviation.

Runways

  • 10/28: 2299 m x 30 m Asphalt

Biała Podlaska: Airfield

Baza lotnicza Biala Podlaska

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN520043 E0230901 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 494 ft
Location indicatorEPBP

Location of airfield

South of Biała Podlaska.

Usage during the Cold War

Polish Air Force airfeld.

Use today

Airfield.

Runways

  • 06R/24L: 2260 m x 30 m Asphalt/Concrete
  • 06L/24R: 3300 m x 61 m Asphalt/Concrete

Units

61 LPSzB: MiG-21, Lim-6 (1990)

Borsk: Airfield

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN535706 E0175637 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 465 ft
Location indicatorEPBO

Location of airfield

20 km south of Kościerzyna, northeast of Borsk.

Usage during the Cold War

Reserve airfield.

Use today

General aviation.

Runways

Data for the year 197x:
  • 11/29
Data for the year 1990:
  • 11/29: 2300 m x 30 m

Radio beacons

Data for the year 1970:
  • LOM 29: 446 "RG"
  • LMM 29: 912 "R"

Radio communication

Call sign: "ROSRUCH" (1970)

Installations

Railway connection from direction southeast.

Airfields in the vicinity

Brochocin: Airfield

Schönfeld/Seifersdorf, Lotnisko Łukaszów, Аэродром Брохоцин

Brochocin Airfield, Poland, on a US satellite image 1975

Broczyno: Airfield

Lądowisko Czaplinek-Broczyno

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN533110 E0161706 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 500 ft

Usage during the Cold War

Reserve airfield.

Use today

General aviation.

Runways

Data for the year 1990:
  • 11/29: approx 2000 m

Brzeg: Airfield

Аэродром Бжег

For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
CoordinatesN505013 E0172450 (WGS84) Google Maps
Elevation 502 ft

Usage until 1945

Luftwaffe air base Brieg.

Use today

Closed. Transfered to Polish authorities on 17MAR1993 (Source: www.bicc.de).

Runways

Data for the year 1990:
  • 09/27: 2500 m x 60 m

Radio beacons

Data for the year 1990:
  • LOM: 297 "ZR / LW"
  • LMM: 615 "Z / L"
  • RSBN: Channel 27
  • PRGM: Channel 25

Radio communication

Call sign: "BULAWKA" (1965), "RUSLAN" (РУСЛАН) (1979)

Units

781 IAP: MiG-23MLD (1990)
In August 1989, the 55 OBVP moved from Brzeg to Kołobrzeg: Air Base, the 781 IAP came from Kołobrzeg: Air Base to Brzeg
In 1989, the 151 OREBAP moved away; the 781 IAP moved to the area of Smolensk at the 10jun1991.

Installations

"Airfield of total surface amounting to 600 hectares. 45 habitation buildings, several dozens of of stores and workshops." (Source: www.bicc.de)

Links

    Bibliography

    • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang: "Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe" Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 1993 - Allied map
    • Freundt, Lutz (Hrsg.), Büttner, Stefan: "Rote Plätze - Russische Militärflugplätze in Deutschland 1945 - 1994" AeroLit Verlag, 2007 - Short description

    Brzezie: Highway Strip

    Brzezie Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN534852 E0165836 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 500 ft

    Usage during the Cold War

    Highway strip.

    Use today

    Closed.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 11/29: approx. 2400 m

    Bydgoszcz: Airfield

    Port lotniczy Bydgoszcz-Szwederowo

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN530549 E0175840 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 235 ft
    Location indicatorEPBY

    Location of airfield

    South-southeast of Bydgoszcz.

    Usage until 1945

    Bromberg a. d. Weichsel Luftwaffe airfield.

    Use today

    Airport.

    Runways

    • 08/26: 2500 m x 60 m Asphalt/Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 325 "LP"
    • LMM: 660 "L"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 325 "SZ"
    • LMM: 610 "S"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "LAMPAS" (1970), "SIALMIERZ" (1990)

    Units

    3 LPSzB: Su-7BKL/BMK/UM (1990)

    Cewice: Airfield

    Lotnisko, Lebunia, Siemirowice

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN542458 E0174548 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 540'
    Location indicatorEPLB

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Armed Forces air base.

    Use today

    Polish Armed Forces air base.

    Runways

    • 07/25: 2500 m x 52 m Asphalt

    Units

    7 PLS(MW): An-2, TS-11 (1990)

    Installations

    Railroad connection from the northwest.

    Chociw: Highway Strip

    Kanice Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN513925 E0201625 (WGS84)
    Elevation 555 ft

    Location of airfield

    22 km northeast of Tomaszów Mazowiecki; northeast of Kanice.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Highway strip.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 15/33: ca. 2300 m

    Chojna: Air Base

    Königsberg/Neumark Air Base, Аэродром Хойна, Lotnisko / Baza lotnicza Chojna

    Wall

    Darłowo: Airfield

    Darlowo

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN542417 E0162111 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 10'

    Location of airfield

    West-southwest of Darłowo.

    Units

    40 EZOPír: Mi-2, Mi-14PL/PS (1990)

    Dębica: Airfield

    Lotnisko Debica, Аэродром Дембица

    Dębica Soviet airfield, Poland, on a US satellite image 1969

    Deblin: Airfield

    Irena, Baza lotnicza Deblin

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN513304 E0215331 ca (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 388'
    Location indicatorEPDE

    Use today

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 11/29: 2500 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM 29: 752 "AD"
    • LMM 29: 366 "A"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "AKORD" (1990)

    Units

    58 LPS: TS-11 (1990)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Debnica Kaszubska: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN542207 E0171241 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 165 ft

    Usage during the Cold War

    Highway Strip.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 09/27

    Debrzno: Airfield

    Baza lotnicza Debrzno

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN533128 E0171532 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 509'

    Location of airfield

    Southeast of Debrzno.

    Use today

    General aviation.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1970:
    • 07/25: 2500 m x 60 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 660 "JN"
    • LMM: 320 "J"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 660 "GL"
    • LMM: 320 "G"

    Radar

    ASR/PAR (1970)

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "JESJON" (1970), "GAZEIA" (1990).

    Drawsko Pomorskie: Airfield

    Dramburg, Ziemsko

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532840 E0154352 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 377 ft

    Location of airfield

    8 km southwest of Drawsko-Pomorskie.

    Usage until 1945

    Dramburg airfield.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 12/30

    Gdańsk: Wrzeszcz Airfield

    Danzig-Langfuhr, Lotnisko Gdańsk Wrzeszcz

    Landing of a Fokker F II in Danzig

    Gdynia: Babie Doły Air Base

    Lotnisko Oksywie, Kosakowo

    Gdynia Babie Doły Air Base, Poland, on a US satellite image 1976

    Gdynia: Highway Strip

    Rumia, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    Gdynia Highway Strip, Poland, on a US satellite image 1976

    Goleniów: Air Base

    Goleniow, Szczecin

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN533505 E0145408 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 154 ft
    Location indicatorEPSC

    Location

    Location of airfield

    5 km northeast of Goleniów.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1970:
    • 13/31: 2000 m x 60 m
    • 13/31: 2500 m x 60 m Asphalt/Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 589 "CL"
    • LMM: 285 "C"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 590 "OL"
    • LMM: 295 "O"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "CORAL" (1970), "OPAL" (1990)

    Units

    2 PLM: MiG-21M/MF/UM (1990) (deactivated 10jan1994)

    Granowo: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN521318 E0163335 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 250 ft

    Location of airfield

    30 km southwest of Poznań.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 09/27

    Inowrocław: Heliport

    Inowroclaw, Latkowo

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN524932 E0181926 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 275 ft

    Location of airfield

    6 km northeast of Inowrocław.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Heliport.

    Units

    56 PSB: 16 Mi-24W, 48 Mi-2US (1990)

    Jarosławiec: Highway Strip

    Jaroslawiec Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN543123 E0163004 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 15'

    Location of airfield

    13 km north-northeast of Darłowo, 3 km southwest of Jarosławiec.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 06/24

    Kąkolewo: Airfield

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN521404 E0161440 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 312'

    Location of airfield

    8 km west of Grodzisk Wlkp., southwest of Kąkolewo.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Reserve airfield.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 11/29: ca. 2000 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 295: 981 "RN"
    • LMM 285: 480 "R"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "REFERENT" (1980)

    Kamień Śląski: Airfield

    Groß Stein, Kamien Slaski, Opole

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN503145 E0180507 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 666 ft
    Location indicatorEPKN (200x)

    Location of airfield

    18 km south-southeast of Opole; southeast of Kamień Śląski.

    Usage until 1945

    Groß Stein airfield. In addition, the airfield Klein Eichen was located 3 km south-southwest.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 115/295

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 295: 446 "KR"
    • LMM 295: 912 "K"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "KOLLEKTOR" (1980)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Kliniska: Highway Strip

    DOL Kliniska, Szczecin Highway Strip

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532539 E0144817 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 50 ft

    Location

    Location of airfield

    East of Szczecin, on road 142.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 08/26

    Kluczewo: Air Base

    Stargard-Klützow Air Base, Lotnisko Kluczewo, Аэродром Ключево

    Kluczewo Air Base, Poland, on a US satellite image 1979

    Kołobrzeg: Air Base

    Fliegerhorst Kolberg, Lotnisko Kolobrzeg, Bagicz, Аэродром Колобжег

    Aircraft shelter

    Konarzny: Airfield

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN534931 E0172111 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 492'

    Location

    Konarzny is located 17 km north of Człuchow.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is west of Konarzny.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 07/25: approx. 2300 m

    Koronowo: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN531841 E0180036 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 305 ft

    Location

    Koronowo is located 21 km north of Bydgoszcz.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is situated 5 km east of Koronowo.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 09/27

    Kraków-Balice: Balice Airport

    Krakow, Baza lotnicza Kraków

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN500441 E0194711 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 791'
    Location indicatorEPKK

    Use today

    Airport.

    Runways

    • 08/26: 2550 m x 60 m Concrete

    Units

    13 PLT 8 An-2, 20 An-12, 6 An-24, 12 An-26, 12 Il-14 (1990)

    Krzywa: Air Base

    Aslau, Osła, Osla, Аэродром Кшива

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN511838 E0154341 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 663'

    Usage until 1945

    Aslau airfield (Luftwaffe).

    Usage during the Cold War

    Soviet air base.

    Use today

    Closed. The airfield has been transfered to Polish authorities on August 21st, 1992.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1970:
    • 10/28: 2000 m x 60 m
    Data for the year 1990:
    • 10/28: 2500 m x 60 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 435 "IO"
    • LMM: 288 "I"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 435 "ZW"
    • LMM: 888

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "PIRIT" (1970), "KIEMA" / "КЕМА" (1980).

    Units

    164 GwORAP: 1 squadron with 12 Su-24MK/MR (until 1985 with Yak-28 BREWER D), 1 squadron with 14 MiG-25RB/RBF/RBK/RU (until 1973 with Yak-27R), 1 squadron with MiG-25BM (Wild Weasel) (previously with Yak-28PP BREWER E) (departed 1990). The 164 GwORAP left for Shatelewo on the May 14th, 1992.
    3 BAP: 20 Su-24M (until 1983 with MiG-27), departed to Kaniyshin on the June 2nd, 1992.

    Installations

    "Airport of the surface of 1880 hectares, 9 barraks, 13 bomb stores, 12 warehouses of general designation, 54 shelters for the airplanes and 23 garages. Fuel station of total capacity of 14,1 thousand meters3." (Quelle: www.bicc.de)

    Videos

    Bibliography

    • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang: "Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe" Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 1993 - Allied map
    • Freundt, Lutz (Hrsg.), Büttner, Stefan: "Rote Plätze - Russische Militärflugplätze in Deutschland 1945 - 1994" AeroLit Verlag, 2007 - Short description

    Kunice: Airfield

    Lotnisko Kunice

    The area Kunice Rybocice Swiecko Urad, Poland, on a US satellite image 1979

    Łask: Airfield

    Lask, Baza lotnicza Łask

    Łebień: Airfield

    Lebien, Ledziechowo

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN544009 E0174435 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 302 ft

    Location

    Łebień is located 12 km north of Lębork.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield was situated ca. 3 km northeast of Łebień.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Reserve airfield.

    Use today

    Closed.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 17/35

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Łęczyca: Airfield

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN520018 E0190842 (WGS84)
    Elevation 400'
    Location indicatorEPLY

    Location

    Łęczyca is located 35 km north-northwest of Łódź.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is 7 km southwest of Łęczyca.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 10/28

    Units

    37 PST 50 Mi-8/Mi-17 (incl. 5 Mi-8S), 3 Mi-6, Mi-9 (1990)

    Legnica: Airfield

    Fliegerhorst Liegnitz, Аэродром Легница

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN511058 E0161044 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 407 ft
    Location indicatorEPLE

    Location of airfield

    Southern edge of Legnica.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe air base Liegnitz.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Soviet air base, transport aircrafts.

    Use today

    Transfered to Polish authorities on September 15th, 1993 (Source: www.bicc.de). General aviation.

    Runways

    • 08/26: 1600 m x 40 m Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM 26: 315
    • LMM 26: 650
    • RSDN, N511212 E0160637, Long range navigation system

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "JENNISSEJ" (1965), "OTKRITKA" (ОТКРЫТКА) (1980)

    Units

    245 OSAE 4 An-12, An-24, 6 An-26, An-72, 5 Mi-8 (1990). The unit left Legnica on August 19th, 1993.

    Installations

    "Garrison and aiport of total surface of 608,8 hectares. 981 buildings (habitation, barracks, stores, garages, workshops) which form a separated part of the town, from which they are divided by a wall. Fuel station of 10,6 thousand meters3 capacity." (Source: www.bicc.de).

    Bibliography

    • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang: "Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe" Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 1993 - Allied map
    • Freundt, Lutz (Hrsg.), Büttner, Stefan: "Rote Plätze - Russische Militärflugplätze in Deutschland 1945 - 1994" AeroLit Verlag, 2007 - Short description, photo

    Leszno: Highway Strip

    Rydzyna, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN514834 E0163800 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 310 ft

    Location

    Leszno is located 65 km south-southwest of Poznań.

    Location of airfield

    4 km southeast of Leszno.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 13/31: ca. 2280 m

    Lomza: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!

    Installations

    Under construction?

    Łukęcin: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN540243 E0145418 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 20 ft

    Location

    Łukęcin is located on the baltic coast, 40 km east-northeast of Świnoujście.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is located ca. 2.5 km east-northeast of Łukęcin.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 08/26

    Machliny: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532730 E0162219 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 450 ft

    Location

    Machliny is located 45 km northwest of Piła.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is located ca. 3.5 km south of Machliny.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 15/33: approx. 2200 m

    Malbork: Air Base

    Marienburg, Królewo, Baza lotnicza Malbork

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN540135 E0190807 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 15'
    Location indicatorEPMB

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located 5 km east of Malbork.

    Usage until 1945

    Marienburg airfield.

    Runways

    • 08/26: 2500 m Concrete

    Units

    41 PLM: MiG-21MF/UM (1990)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Mielec: Airfield

    Lotnisko Mielec

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN501920 E0212744 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 548 ft
    Location indicatorEPML

    Location

    Mielec is located 50 km northeast of Tarnów.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located at the northeastern edge of Mielec.

    Runways

    • 09/27: 2495 m x 45 m Concrete
    • 18/36: 660 m x 25 m Concrete

    Mierzecice: Air Base

    Zendek, Katowice-Pyrzowice Airport

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN502833 E0190459 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 994'
    Location indicatorEPKT (2000)

    Location of airfield

    20 km north-northeast of Katowice.

    Runways

    • 09/27: 2380 m x 60 m Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 27: 285 "PT"
    • LMM 27: 588 "P"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "POSTULAT" (1980)

    Units

    39 PLM MiG-21PFM (1980), deactivated 1987.

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Mieszkowice: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN524507 E0143038 (WGS84)
    Elevation 165'

    Location

    Location

    Mieszkowice is located 20 km south-southeast of Chojna, 10 km from the German border.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is located 2.5 km south-southeast of Mieszkowice, on road 31.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 16/34

    Minsk Mazowiecki: Air Base

    Lotnisko

    Mirosławiec: Air Base

    Baza lotnicza Mirosławiec

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532342 E0160458 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 490 ft
    Location indicatorEPMI

    Location

    Mirosławiec is located 45 km west-northwest of Piła.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located 5 km north of Mirosławiec.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Use today

    Military airfield.

    Runways

    • 12/30: 2500 m

    Taxiways, aprons

    A taxiway leads from the airfield to the nearby Mirosławiec Highway Strip.

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 342 "BN"
    • LMM: 705 "B"
    Data for the year 1989:
    • RSBN: 38 "AL", N532413 E0160421 (S42/83?)

    Units

    8 PLMB: Su-22M4K/U3M, Su-20MK (1990)

    Mirosławiec: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532307 E0160920 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 450 ft

    Location

    Mirosławiec is located 45 km west-northwest of Piła.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is located on road 177, ca. 6 km northeast of Mirosławiec.

    Runways

    • 05/23: ca. 2200 m

    Taxiways, aprons

    The highway strip is connected by a taxiway with the nearby Mirosławiec air base.

    Modlin: Airfield

    Port lotniczy Warszawa-Modlin

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN522704 E0203907 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 344 ft
    Location indicatorEPMO

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located northwest of Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Use today

    Airport.

    Runways

    • 08/26: 2500 m Asphalt/Concrete

    Mostowo: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN540410 E0163212 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 275 ft

    Location

    Mostowo is located 20 km southeast of Koszalin.

    Location of airfield

    The highway strip is located on road 168, ca. 10 km east of Mostowo.

    Runways

    • 10/28: ca. 2000 m

    Nadarzyce: Airfield

    Аэродром Надажице

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532719 E0162924 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 410'

    Location

    Nadarzyce is located 40 km north-northwest of Piła.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located ca. 1 km south-southwest of Nadarzyce.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Secondary airfield, shared use by Polish and Soviet forces.

    Use today

    Transfered to Polish authorites on August 15th, 1991 (Source: www.bicc.de)

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 17/35: ca. 2500 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 35: 985 "RN"
    • LMM 35: 485 "R"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "RUBIKON" / "РУБИКОН" (1980)

    Installations

    "253 hectares of the surface" (Source: www.bicc.de)

    Nadarzyce: Polygon

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532812 E0162726 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 418 ft

    General

    Imitated airfield on firing range.

    Runways

    • 05/23: 1100 m

    Namysłów: Airfield

    Namyslow, Намыслув

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN510354 E0173441 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 492 ft

    Location

    Namysłów is located 50 km east of Wrocław.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located ca. 9 km west of Namysłów.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Soviet secondary airfield.

    Use today

    Closed. Transfered to Polish authorities on May 15th, 1991 (Source: www.bicc.de).

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 09/27: 2000 m x 80 m Grass

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 27: 340
    • LMM 27: 695

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "UKUS" / "УКУС" (1980).

    Installations

    "surface 326 hectares" (Source: www.bicc.de)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Nowe Miasto: Airfield

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN513739 E0203209 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 535'

    Location

    Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą is located 50 km north-northwest of Radom.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located at the northwestern edge of Nowe Miasto nad Pilicą.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force airfield.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 10/28: ca. 2300 m

    Units

    47 SzPS: Mi-2 (1990)

    Oława: Airfield

    Ohlau, Olawa, Stanowice, Аэродром Олава

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN505839 E0171450 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 420 ft

    Location

    Oława is located 25 km southeast of Wrocław.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield was located 2 km northwest of Oława.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe airfield Ohlau/Schlesien.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Soviet secondary airfield.

    Use today

    Industrial area.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 13/31: 2500 m x 60 m Grass?

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 31: 750 "MM"
    • LMM 31: 365 "M"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "SKALP" (СКАЛЬП) (1980)

    Bibliography

    • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang: "Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe" Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 1993 - Allied map
    • Freundt, Lutz (Hrsg.), Büttner, Stefan: "Rote Plätze - Russische Militärflugplätze in Deutschland 1945 - 1994" AeroLit Verlag, 2007 - Short description

    Oleśnica: Airfield

    Olesnica

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN511254 E0172619 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 495 ft

    Location

    Oleśnica is located 25 km east-northeast of Wrocław.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located at the east-northeastern edge of Oleśnica.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Secondary airfield for Wrocław.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 07/25: ca. 2300 m

    Orneta: Airfield

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN540737 E0200522 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 207 ft

    Runways

    • 06/24: 2000 m

    Osie: Highway Strip

    Lipinki, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    Looking east, Osie Highway Strip, Poland

    Ostrowy: Highway Strip

    Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN505744 E0190212 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 725 ft

    Location of airfield

    2 km southwest of Ostrowy nad Okszą.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Highway Strip

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Pieniężnica: Airfield

    Pienieznica, Lotnisko Pieniężnica

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN535216 E0165954 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 530'

    Location

    Pieniężnica is located 60 km southeast of Koszalin.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located 2 km northeast of Pieniężnica.

    Runways

    • 08/26: ca. 2000 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 625 "BM"
    • LMM: 302 "B"
    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 26: 370 "DA"
    • LMM 26: 760 "D"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "BALSAM" (1970), "DEKADA" (1980)

    Installations

    Railway to the track 4 km north.

    Piła: Airfield

    Schneidemühl West, Lotnisko Piła, Pila

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN5310 E01643
    Elevation 259 ft
    Location indicatorEPPI

    Location of airfield

    Northwest of Piła.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe airfield Schneidemühl West.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    • 03/21: 2401 m x 59 m Concrete/Asphalt
    Data for the year 1970:
    • 04/22: 2300 m x 60 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the years 197x:
    • LOM: 256 "IR"
    • LMM: 529 "I"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 256 "MN"
    • LMM: 529 "M"
    • RSBN: 19 "MN", N531121 E0164404 (S42/83?)

    Radar

    ASR/PAR (197x)

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "MANGAN" (1990)

    Units

    6 PLMB: Su-22M4K/U3M (1990)

    Installations

    Railway connection in the southern part of the airfield.

    Additional information

    2005: The airfield is offered for sale by AMW: "An area of 361,9516 ha; 113 buildings or structures with a combined 57 070 sq.m. of usable space; The main runway 2,500 x 60 m; Taxiing runways and airplanes parking stands." (Source: www.amw.com.pl)

    Płoty: Airfield

    Mackfitz, Ploty

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN534539 E0151725 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 155 ft

    Location

    Płoty is located ca. 60 km northeast of Szczecin.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located ca. 5 km south-southeast of Płoty.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe airfield Mackfitz.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Reserve airfield.

    Runways

    • 11/29: 2300 m x 29 m Concrete/Asphalt

    Powidz: Airfield

    Baza lotnicza Powidz

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN522245 E0175108 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 385 ft

    Location

    Powidz is located ca. 60 km east of Poznań.

    Location of airfield

    The airfield is located ca. 5 km southwest of Powidz.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 11L/29R
    • 11R/29L

    Taxiways, aprons

    Dispersal areas with large parking pads.

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 478 "GA"
    • RSBN: 20 "GA", N522246 E0175021

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "GRABINA" (1990)

    Units

    7 PLBR: Su-20/R, Su-22M4K/U3M (1990)

    Poznań: Krzesiny Air Base

    Poznan Krzesiny

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN521955 E0165801 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 265 ft
    Location indicatorEPKS

    Location of airfield

    South-southeast of Poznań.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 12/30: 2500 m x 80 m
    • 12/30: 2500 m x 40 m Grass
    • 07/25: 1800 m x 60 m
    Data for the year 1980:
    • 12/30: 2494 m x 60 m Concrete
    • 07/25: 1800 m x 55 m Asphalt/Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 303 "MZ"
    • LMM: 625 "M"
    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 30: 303 "KA", 4410m to THR30
    • LMM 30: 625 "K", 1000m to THR30

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "HUTEZ" (1970), "KAMERA" (1980)

    Units

    62 PLM: MiG-21MF/UM (1990)

    Pruszcz Gdański: Airfield

    Pruszcz Gdanski

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN541453 E0184015 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 33 ft
    Location indicatorEPPR

    Runways

    • 09/27: 2000 m x 60 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 618 "CZ"
    • LMM: 299 "C"

    Radar

    ASR/PAR (1970)

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "CARDASZ" (1970)

    Units

    49 PSB: 13 Mi-24D, 48 Mi-2US (1990)

    Przemków

    Пшемкув

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN512750 E0154612 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 522 ft

    General

    Imitated airfield on firing range.

    Runways

    • 12/30: 2500 m

    Radio communication

    Call sign firing range: "BUDITJEL" / "БУДИТЕЛЬ".

    Radom: Airfield

    Sadków, Baza lotnicza Radom

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN512320 E0211242 (WGS84)
    Elevation 585 ft

    Location of airfield

    East of Radom.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Units

    60 LPS: TS-11 (1990)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Rossoszyca: Highway Strip

    Warta Highway Strip, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN514214 E0184308 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 426'

    Location of airfield

    6.5 km east of Warta, on road 710.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 09/27: 2300 (ca.) m

    Rostki: Airfield

    Orzysz

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN534236 E0215430 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 390 ft

    Location of airfield

    11 km south of Orzsyz, close to the military training area.

    Usage during the Cold War

    The military purpose is unclear, but probable due to the proximity to the military training area.

    Runways

    • 07/25: 1500 m Grass

    Additional information

    The for Luftwaffe airfield Arys-Rostken was located in the vicinity.

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Rudniki: Airfield

    Częstochowa

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN505305 E0191211 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 845 ft
    Location indicatorEPCH

    Location of airfield

    10 km north-northeast of Częstochowa.

    Runways

    • 08R/26L: 2000 m x 60 m Concrete
    • 08L/26R: 600 m Grass
    • 09/27: 1000 m Grass
    • 05/23: 620 m Grass
    • 14/32: 620 m Grass

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 26: 966 "MO"
    • LMM 26: 549 "M"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "MANKO" (1980)

    Słupia: Highway Strip

    Debrzno Highway Strip, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    Słupsk: Air Base

    Stolp-Reitz, Slupsk Redzikowo

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN542844 E0170619 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 213'
    Location indicatorEPSK

    Location of airfield

    5 km north-northeast of Słupsk.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe air base Stolp-Reitz.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    • 09/27: 2200 m x 60 m Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 415 "IR"
    • LMM: 850 "I"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • LOM: 520 "KN"
    • LMM: 290 "K"
    • RSBN: 36 "AE", N542914 E0171029

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "INGENIEUR" (1970), "ARENA" (1990).

    Units

    28 PLM: MiG-23MF/UB (1990)

    Śniatowo: Airfield

    Sniatowo, Аэродром Снятово

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN535242 E0145152 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 65 ft

    Location

    Usage during the Cold War

    Reserve airfield, shared use between Polish and Soviet forces.

    Use today

    Transfered to Polish authorities on April 18th, 1991 (Source: www.bicc.de). Closed.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1980:
    • 11/29: approx. 2500 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1980:
    • LOM 29: 858 "FA"
    • LMM 29: 419 "F"

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "FIRMA" / "ФИРМА" (1980)

    Installations

    "Surface of 287 hectares" (Source: www.bicc.de)

    Sochaczew: Air Base

    Bielice

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN521155 E0201728 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 259 ff
    Location indicatorEPSO

    Location

    50 km west of Warsaw.

    Location of airfield

    5 km southeast of Sochaczew.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Polish Air Force base.

    Runways

    • 10/28: 2499 m x 58 m Asphalt

    Units

    32 PLRT: MiG-21R/RF, Su-20R (1990)

    Airfields in the vicinity

    Środa Śląska: Highway Strip

    Komorniki, Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN510947 E0164008 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 450 ft

    Location

    30 km west of Wrocław.

    Location of airfield

    5 km east of Środa Śląska.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 09/27: approx. 2200 m

    Świdwin: Airfield

    Swidwin Smardzko, Baza lotnicza Świdwin

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN534726 E0154935 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 385'
    Location indicatorEPSN (2000)

    Location

    55 km south-southwest of Koszalin.

    Location of airfield

    5 km northeast of Świdwin.

    Runways

    Data for the year 1990:
    • 11/29: 2500 (ca.) m
    • 11/29: 2499 m x 58 m Concrete

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 671 "D"
    • LMM: 325 "D"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • RSBN: 26 "DT", N534728 E0154853

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "DIKTANTO" (1970)

    Units

    40 PLMB: Su-22M4K/U3M (1990)

    Szprotawa: Air Base

    Sprottau, Wiechlice, Аэродром Шпротава

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN513341 E0153517 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 443 ft

    Location of airfield

    3 km east of Szprotawa.

    Usage until 1945

    Luftwaffe air base Sprottau/Schlesien.

    Usage during the Cold War

    Soviet air base.

    Use today

    Transfered to Polish authorities on September 16th, 1992 (Source: www.bicc.de). Closed

    Runways

    Data for the year 1970:
    • 08/26: 2000 m x 60 m
    Data for the year 1990:
    • 08/26: 2500 m x 60 m

    Radio beacons

    Data for the year 1970:
    • LOM: 532 "NM"
    • LMM: 257 "N"
    Data for the year 1990:
    • RSBN: CH14
    • LOM 26: 495 "NM"
    • LMM 26: 1001 "N"
    • PRMG: CH16

    Radio communication

    Call sign: "RASDOLNYI" (РАЗДОЛЬНИЙ) (1990)

    Units

    89 BAP: Su-17M (until 1989), 24 Su-24MK/MR (1990), left July 7th, 1992 for Siwerskoye. 149 BAD: 1 An-2TD, 1 Mi-9 (1990)

    Installations

    "Airfield of surface amounting to 870 hectares, 29 habitation buildings and 261 stores and workshops. Fuel station of 16,0 thousand of meters3 capacity." (Source: www.bicc.de)

    Szymany: Airfield

    Szczytno

    For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
    CoordinatesN532850 E0205613 (WGS84) Google Maps
    Elevation 463 ft
    Location indicatorEPSY

    Runways

    • 02/20: 2000 m x 60 m Concrete

    Links

      Tarnow: Highway Strip

      Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!

      Installations

      Under construction?

      Tomaszów Mazowiecki: Airfield

      Lotnisko Spala Glinnik Nowy

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN513504 E0200551 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 600 ft

      Location

      45 km east-southeast of Łodź.

      Location of airfield

      7 km northeast of Tomaszów Mazowiecki.

      Usage during the Cold War

      Polish Air Force base.

      Runways

      Data for the year 1990:
      • 11/29

      Radio beacons

      Data for the year 1990:
      • LOM 29: 212 "PR"
      • LMM 29: 437 "P"

      Radio communication

      Call sign: "PORTER" (1990)

      Units

      66 LPS: TS-11, Lim-6 (1990), deactivated 1990.

      Trzebien: Airfield

      Przemków

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN512321 E0153937 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 500 ft

      Usage during the Cold War

      Airfield on the Przemków military training area.

      Runways

      • 09/27: 2000 m Grass

      Warsaw: Bemowo Airfield

      Warszawa

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN521609 E0205426 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 341 ft

      Location of airfield

      In the northwest of Warsaw.

      Runways

      Data for the year 1990:
      • 10/28

      Warsaw: Okęcie Airport

      Port Lotniczy Warszawa-Okęcie, Lotnisko Chopina w Warszawie, Warsaw Chopin Airport

      Warsaw Okęcie Airport, Poland, on a US satellite image 1964

      Wicko Morskie: Airfield

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN543312 E0163710 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 15 ft

      Wielbark: Highway Strip

      Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN532200 E0204743 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 436'

      Runways

      Data for the year 1990:
      • 10/28

      Airfields in the vicinity

      Wilcze Laski: Airfield

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN533543 E0164258 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 525'

      Runways

      Data for the year 1990:
      • 10/28

      Wrocław: Airfield

      Breslau-Schöngarten, Wroclaw Strachowice

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN510614 E0165256 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 404'
      Location indicatorEPWR

      Usage until 1945

      Breslau Schöngarten Luftwaffe air base (in today's eastern part of the airfield).

      Runways

      • 12/30: 2500 m x 60 m Asphalt/Concrete

      Radio beacons

      Data for the year 1970:
      • LOM: 525 "FR"
      • LMM: 255 "F"
      Data for the year 1980:
      • LOM 30: 525 "HG", 4185m to THR30
      • LMM 30: 255 "H", 965m to THR30

      Radio communication

      Call sign: "FLGWER" (1970), "HYDROLOG" (1980)

      Units

      11 PLM: MiG-21MF/UM (1990)

      Września: Highway Strip

      Drogowy odcinek lotniskowy (DOL)

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN521801 E0173740 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 360'

      Location

      45 km east-southeast of Poznań.

      Location of airfield

      4 km east-southeast of Września.

      Runways

      Data for the year 1990:
      • 11/29

      Wschowa: Airfield

      Łysiny, Lysiny, Аэродром Всхова

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN515012 E0161460 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 361 ft

      Location of airfield

      Northwest of Wschowa.

      Usage during the Cold War

      Soviet reserve airfield.

      Use today

      Transfered to Polish Authorities on August 25th, 1992 (Source: www.bicc.de). Closed.

      Runways

      Data for the year 1980:
      • 07/25
      Data for the year 1990:
      • 06/24: 2000 m x 400 m Grass

      Radio beacons

      Data for the year 1980:
      • LOM 25: 947
      • LMM 25: 465

      Radio communication

      Call sign: "BARWINOK" (БАРВИНОК) (1980)

      Installations

      "Airfield under construction ... Surface of 361 hectares. The construction was interrupted at the end of 1980's. The real estate embrace several dozens of constructions of different types." (Source: www.bicc.de)

      Żagań: Airfield

      Sagan-Küpper, Zagan, Аэродром Жагань

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN513741 E0152422 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 459 ft

      Location of airfield

      The airfield is located 7 km east-northeast of Żagań.

      Usage until 1945

      Sagan Kupper airfield.

      Usage during the Cold War

      Soviet air base.

      Use today

      Transfered to Polish authorities on July 30th, 1992 (Source: www.bicc.de). Closed.

      Runways

      Data for the year 1970:
      • 11/29: 2000 m x 60 m

      Radio beacons

      Data for the year 1970:
      • LOM: 760 "SJ"
      • LMM: 370 "S"
      Data for the year 1990:
      • RSBN: 02 "NA", N513749 E0152427
      • LOM: 760 "NA / MD"
      • LMM: 370 "N / M"

      Radio communication

      Call sign: "SPOSOBNI" (ca. 1965), "NEWA" (НЕВА) (1990)

      Units

      42 BAP: MiG-21SMT (until 1981), then 25 Su-24MK. In 1990 one squadron did not return from maintenance in Russia. The regiment departed for Russia on May 5th, 1992.

      Installations

      "Garrison and airfield of total surface amounting to 935 hectares, 197 buildings of different types." (Source: www.bicc.de)

      Videos

      Bibliography

      • Ries, Karl; Dierich, Wolfgang: "Fliegerhorste und Einsatzhäfen der Luftwaffe" Motorbuch Verlag Stuttgart, 1993 - Allied map

      Zegrze Pomorskie: Airfield

      Koszalin

      For historical information only, do not use for navigation or aviation purposes!
      CoordinatesN540233 E0161552 (WGS84) Google Maps
      Elevation 236 ft
      Location indicatorEPKO

      Location

      Zegrze Pomorskie is located 16 km south of Koszalin.

      Location of airfield

      The airfield is located southeast of Zegrze Pomorskie.

      Usage during the Cold War

      Polish Air Force base.

      Runways

      • 07/25: 2550 m x 60 m Concrete

      Radio beacons

      Data for the year 1970:
      • LOM: 485 "BN"
      • LMM: 990 "B"
      Data for the year 1980:
      • LOM 25: 590 "KT"
      • LMM 25: 280 "K"

      Radio communication

      Call sign: "BAIKON" (1970), "KOBALT" (1980)

      Units

      9 PLM: MiG-21bis/UM (1990)

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