Kardam Airfield

Military downsizing and economic restructuring. Following the end of the Cold War and in preparation for Bulgaria's accession to NATO, the Bulgarian Armed Forces underwent a massive reorganization. The airfield, a former military base, was deemed strategically redundant and too costly to maintain, leading to its closure along with several other military installations across the country.

The site is fully decommissioned and abandoned for aviation use. The concrete runway, taxiways, and hardened aircraft shelters remain visible but are in a state of severe decay, with cracks and significant vegetation overgrowth. A large portion of the airfield, including sections of the main runway and adjacent areas, has been repurposed and is now occupied by a large-scale photovoltaic (solar) power plant.

Historically known as General Toshevo Air Base, it was a significant military airfield for the Bulgarian Air Force during the Warsaw Pact era. Its primary role was as a training facility. It was home to the 3rd Training Squadron of the 12th Training Air Regiment, which operated Aero L-29 Delfin jet trainers to prepare new pilots. At various times, it also hosted reconnaissance units flying variants of the MiG-21. The base was an integral part of Bulgaria's northeastern air defense network, designed to protect national airspace in conjunction with nearby airfields at Balchik and Dobrich.

There are no known plans or realistic prospects for reopening the airfield. The construction of the extensive solar park on its primary operational surfaces makes any future aviation use economically unfeasible and practically impossible without its complete removal. The site's current and future use is focused on renewable energy generation, not aviation.