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59th Helicopter Air Base (Tuzla Air Base)

59th Helicopter Air Base (also Tuzla Air Base; ICAO LRTZ) is an active military air base in Romania, operated by the Romanian Air Force.

Facility Details

Map
Map of 59th Helicopter Air Base

43.9819°N, 28.6231°E · 50 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇷🇴 Romania
Location🇷🇴 Romania
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationRomanian Air Force
Location & Technical Details
Elevation50 m (164 ft)
ICAO codeLRTZ
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Operating forces
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Description

The 59th Helicopter Air Base is a coastal air base located at Tuzla, Constanța County. The facility was active during the Cold War and post-1989 period, associated mainly with helicopter and maritime-support missions. The base was disbanded during early-2000s restructuring. The airfield is presently operated by the Romanian Naval Forces and for civilian use.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Aerodrome elevation sourced from OpenStreetMap
  2. APR 112026 Updated Status updated
  3. APR 102026 Created Page created: 59th Helicopter Air Base