Dăbâca Airfield

Dăbâca, RO 🇷🇴 Closed Airport

ICAO

RO-0099

IATA

-

Elevation

1450 ft

Region

RO-CJ

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Airport Information

GPS Code: Not available

Local Code: Not available

Location: 46.98905° N, 23.67095° E

Continent: EU

Type: Closed Airport

Keywords: Dabaca

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Airport Closure Information

Last updated: Jul 26, 2025
Closure Date

The exact date of closure is not officially documented. However, analysis of historical satellite imagery suggests the airfield ceased operations and was converted to farmland sometime between 2012 and 2015. Imagery from 2012 still shows a distinct grass runway, while later images show the area being actively cultivated.

Reason for Closure

While no official reason has been published, the closure was most likely due to economic factors or the cessation of private use. Small, private airfields like Dăbâca are often closed when they are no longer financially viable for the owner, or when the land becomes more valuable for other purposes, such as agriculture. There is no evidence to suggest it was closed due to a specific accident or for military conversion.

Current Status

The site of the former airfield has been fully reclaimed for agricultural use. Satellite imagery clearly shows that the area where the runway once existed is now plowed and cultivated as part of the surrounding farmland. There are no remaining signs of aviation infrastructure on the site.

Historical Significance

Dăbâca Airfield was a small, private grass airstrip with no significant national or regional historical importance. It never handled commercial passenger or cargo traffic. Its operations were limited to general aviation and likely included:
- **Agricultural Aviation:** Serving the surrounding rural area for activities like crop dusting.
- **Recreational Flying:** Used by private pilots for sport aviation, potentially with ultralight aircraft or gliders.
The ICAO code RO-0099 designates it as a minor airfield or landing site within Romania, distinct from larger commercial or military airports. It had no permanent structures like hangars or a terminal.

Reopening Prospects

There are no known plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Dăbâca Airfield. The land has been completely converted back to agriculture, and there is no indication of any future intent to re-establish aviation activities at this location.

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