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Kazlų Rūda Air Base (Kazlų Rūdos aerodromas)

Kazlų Rūda Air Base (also Kazlų Rūdos aerodromas; ICAO EYKR) is a closed military air base in Lithuania, operated by the Soviet 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division. It has 1 runway (2,250 m). Home to the 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇱🇹 Lithuania
Location🇱🇹 Lithuania
Status Closed
UsageMilitary only
Year built1977
Year closed1993
Operating OrganizationSoviet 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
Units & aircraft
7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates54.8056°N, 23.5331°E
Elevation74 m (243 ft)
ICAO codeEYKR
Runways
Runway · 2,250 m (7,382 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Kazlų Rūda Air Base
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Operating forces
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Description

Kazlų Rūda Air Base is located 5 km northeast of Kazlų Rūda, Lithuania. Built for military purposes during the Soviet period, construction began in 1975 and the facility opened in 1977. The base was used by the Soviet 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division. Infrastructure at the site included a concrete runway and an underground facility that became publicly known in 1993 when Soviet forces left the compound. The base is currently abandoned.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details recorded (official website, elevation, airport codes)
  2. APR 102026 Created Page created: Kazlų Rūda Air Base