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| Coordinates | N585441 E0232922 (WGS84) Google Maps |
| Elevation | 15 ft |
The history of the Cold War airfields: Haapsalu
General
Haapsalu is located in the northwest of Estonia. During the Cold War, there was an air base of the Soviet Air Force southwest of the city. Today, the airfield is closed.
During the Cold War
Use
Soviet Air Base
Situation
Haapsalu Air Base on a map of the US Department of Defense from 1973 - (Source: ONC D-3 (1973), Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection, University of Texas at Austin /PCL MC/)
Runways
- 08/26: 2500 m
Units
- 1945 - 15 August 1957:
- Guards Fighter Regiment (Yak-9, MiG-15, MiG-17)
- Fighter Regiment (Yak-9, MiG-15, MiG-17) - 1970 - 1992: Fighter Regiment (Air Defense) (MiG-19, MiG-23M/MLD)
Source: "Unter dem Radar"
Installations
Obviously, the airfield had no direct railway siding. The next railway line is ca. 2 km to the north.
Today
Use
Closed.
Links
- http://www.airliners.net/photo//1577876/L/ - Picture of the runway (2009)
- http://www.airliners.net/photo//1577875/L/ - Picture of Shelter (2009)
Airfields in the vicinity
- 155°/42km Vatla: Highway Strip (Lihula Rist)
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