Lyneya Airstrip

The closure was a direct result of economic changes following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The airstrip was primarily used for agricultural purposes, serving the local collective farm (kolkhoz) system. With the end of state funding for these operations and the restructuring of agriculture, the airfield became economically unviable and was abandoned.

The site is completely decommissioned and has been fully reclaimed for agricultural use. The former unpaved runway is no longer visible as a distinct feature and has been plowed over, blending seamlessly into the surrounding fields. There are no remaining buildings, hangars, or any other aviation-related infrastructure at the location.

Lyneya Airstrip was a small, local airfield typical of the Soviet era, built to support agricultural aviation. Its primary role was to serve as a base for aircraft, most likely Antonov An-2 biplanes, used for crop dusting, fertilizing, and pest control over the vast farmlands in the region. It was an essential piece of infrastructure for the industrialized Soviet agricultural model but held no significant military or strategic importance. Its ICAO code, UA-0102, indicates it was registered as a civil airfield within Ukraine's national system after independence.

There are no known plans or prospects for reopening Lyneya Airstrip. The land has been repurposed, all infrastructure has been removed, and there is no modern economic or logistical need for an airfield at this specific location. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine further precludes any consideration for such a project.