Borovaya Airfield

The closure was driven by urban expansion and real estate development. Located on the valuable northeastern edge of Minsk, the land was allocated by the government for the construction of a major residential and business complex. This project, now known as 'Severny Bereg' ('Northern Waterfront'), made the continued operation of an airfield in that location untenable due to the city's growth.

The site of the former airfield is completely transformed and is now an active, large-scale construction site for the 'Severny Bereg' residential and commercial complex. The runways, taxiways, and all aviation-related infrastructure have been demolished. The Museum of Aviation Technology, which was a key attraction at the site, has been relocated to preserve its exhibits; its collection was moved to the Lipki Airfield (UMLI) area, east of Minsk. The original Borovaya site has no remaining aviation function.

Borovaya Airfield (former ICAO: UMMA; the code BY-9936 is a non-standard local identifier) was a cornerstone of Belarusian aviation history. For decades, it served as the central base for the Minsk Aeroclub of DOSAAF (Voluntary Society for Assistance to the Army, Aviation, and Navy). It was the primary hub for general and sport aviation in the Minsk region, handling flight training on light aircraft like the An-2 and Yak-52, as well as glider operations and parachute jumping. The airfield was famous for hosting large public events, including the annual '#PROnebo' air festival, which drew thousands of spectators. It was also home to the iconic Museum of Aviation Technology, which featured a rich collection of Soviet-era aircraft and helicopters displayed in an open-air setting.

There are zero prospects for reopening Borovaya Airfield. The land has been irrevocably repurposed for urban development. The scale of the ongoing 'Severny Bereg' construction project makes any return to aviation activities impossible. All of the airfield's former functions, including the operations of the Minsk Aeroclub, have been permanently transferred to other airfields, most notably Lipki Airfield (UMLI).