Tushino Airport

The primary reason for closure was urban redevelopment. The vast and valuable land in northwest Moscow was allocated by the city government for the construction of major new infrastructure. The land was deemed more valuable for real estate and public facilities than for its limited aviation use. This redevelopment project included a new sports stadium, extensive residential complexes, and business centers.

The site of the former airfield has been completely and irreversibly redeveloped. The most prominent structure is the Otkritie Bank Arena (also known as Lukoil Arena), the home stadium for the FC Spartak Moscow football club, which was a key venue for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. The surrounding area has been transformed into a large, modern residential and business district, often referred to as 'Tushino-2018'. The 'Spartak' metro station was opened on the site in 2014 to serve the new stadium and developments. The original airfield, including its grass runways and aviation facilities, no longer exists.

Tushino Airfield, opened in 1935, holds significant historical importance. It was the central hub for Soviet sport aviation, serving as the home of the V.P. Chkalov Central Aeroclub of the USSR. It was a major center for gliding, parachuting, and pilot training through the paramilitary organization DOSAAF. Its greatest fame came from being the primary venue for the massive annual Soviet Aviation Day parades (День Воздушного Флота). These were enormous state events showcasing the latest Soviet military aircraft and aerobatic skills, serving as a powerful tool of national propaganda and a display of air power. After the collapse of the USSR, the vast open space was used for major cultural events, most famously the legendary 1991 'Monsters of Rock' concert featuring AC/DC and Metallica, which attracted an estimated crowd of over 1.5 million people and symbolized a new era of openness in Russia. It was never a commercial passenger airport, but a general aviation, sport, and military parade ground.

There are zero prospects for reopening the site as an airport. The land has been permanently redeveloped with large-scale, immovable urban infrastructure, including a major sports stadium, high-rise residential buildings, roads, and a metro station. Any future aviation use is physically impossible.