Golubkovo Airfield

The airfield was closed and abandoned following the dissolution of the USSR. The primary reasons were massive military budget cuts and a large-scale strategic reorganization of the Russian Armed Forces. As a reserve/dispersal airfield, it was no longer considered strategically necessary or economically viable to maintain in a state of readiness.

The airfield is completely abandoned and in a state of dereliction. The main runway and taxiway system are still clearly visible from satellite imagery but are heavily degraded. The concrete slabs are cracked, and vegetation is growing through the entire structure. All associated military buildings, technical facilities, and support infrastructure have been dismantled, have collapsed, or were removed after its abandonment. The site is not used for any official purpose and is slowly being reclaimed by the surrounding forest. It is occasionally visited by urban explorers and locals.

Golubkovo was a Soviet-era military reserve (dispersal) airfield, constructed in the 1970s. It served as a key piece of contingency infrastructure for the Soviet Air Force (VVS), likely falling under the command of the 6th Air and Air Defence Army of the Leningrad Military District. Its primary purpose was to host tactical aviation units in the event of a major conflict, dispersing them from their main operating bases to increase survivability. The airfield was designed to handle fighter-bomber regiments flying aircraft such as the Su-17, MiG-27, and Su-24. It featured a robust 2500-meter concrete runway but did not permanently house a flying regiment; instead, it was maintained for training exercises and as a wartime contingency location.

There are no known official plans, discussions, or prospects for reopening Golubkovo Airfield. The significant cost required to restore the heavily decayed infrastructure, combined with its remote location and the lack of any current strategic or economic justification, makes its revival extremely unlikely.