Tábor Všechov Air Base

Tábor, CZ 🇨🇿 Closed Airport

ICAO

CZ-0269

IATA

-

Elevation

1604 ft

Region

CZ-JC

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 49.437801° N, 14.6217° E

Continent: EU

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: LKTV LKTV

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 25, 2025
Closure Date

The military air base was officially closed and its last unit, the 51st Helicopter Regiment, was disbanded in 1994. The site continued to operate for a period as a civilian public domestic aerodrome (CZ-0269). All aviation activities definitively ceased and the airport was officially closed and removed from records in the mid-to-late 2000s, approximately around 2009, when the land was sold and redeveloped.

Reason for Closure

The primary closure was a direct result of military restructuring and significant downsizing of the Czech Armed Forces following the end of the Cold War and the dissolution of the Warsaw Pact. The subsequent final closure of the civilian airfield was for economic reasons, specifically the sale and redevelopment of the valuable land for more profitable industrial and energy purposes.

Current Status

The site of the former air base has been completely redeveloped and is no longer used for aviation. A large portion of the former runway and surrounding areas is now occupied by a large-scale solar power plant (photovoltaic park). Another significant part of the former base, including hangar and apron areas, has been developed into the CTPark Tábor, a major industrial and logistics center. The original layout of the runway is still partially visible from satellite imagery, but it is bisected by the solar farm and industrial buildings, rendering it unusable.

Historical Significance

Tábor Všechov Air Base has significant historical importance. It was established in the 1930s as a strategic airfield for the pre-war Czechoslovak Air Force. During World War II, it was taken over and used by the German Luftwaffe. After the war, it became a major frontline air base for the Czechoslovak People's Army Air Force during the Cold War, playing a crucial role in the air defense of the nation's western border. It was home to several notable air force units over the decades, including the 1st Fighter Aviation Regiment and later the 51st Helicopter Regiment. The base operated a wide range of iconic Soviet-era aircraft, including MiG-15, MiG-19, and MiG-21 fighter jets, as well as Mi-1, Mi-4, Mi-8 transport helicopters and Mi-24 'Hind' attack helicopters.

Reopening Prospects

There are no plans or prospects for reopening the airport. The extensive and permanent industrial development (CTPark logistics center) and the large solar farm built directly on the former runways and operational areas make any return to aviation activities physically and economically infeasible. The site's conversion to industrial and energy use is considered permanent.

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