Željava Air Base
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 13h 26m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Željava Air Base
Željava Air Base, situated on the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Gola Plješevica mountain, near the city of Bihać, was the largest military air base and underground hangar in the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY), and one of the largest in Europe. The facilities are shared by the local governments of Bihać in Bosnia and Lika-Senj County of Croatia.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(11)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CTA ZAGREB | Class C | Controlled | FL125 | FL660 |
| TMA PULA 1 | Class C | TMA | 10000 ft MSL | FL155 |
| TMA ZADAR 1 | Class C | TMA | 10000 ft MSL | FL155 |
| TMA PULA 1 | Class D | TMA | 1000 ft GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| TMA ZADAR 1 | Class D | TMA | 1000 ft GND | 10000 ft MSL |
| LDTR178 | Special use | TRA | GND | 9500 ft MSL |
| LDTS178 | Special use | TSA | GND | 9500 ft MSL |
| LDTR28A | Special use | TRA | GND | FL120 |
| LDTR28B | Special use | TRA | FL120 | FL330 |
| LD-D178 | Special use | Danger | GND | 9500 ft MSL |
| CORRIDOR Z-5 | Special use | Danger | GND | 1000 ft GND |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Croatia airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Željava Air Base located?
Željava Air Base is closed located in Željava, Croatia, at an elevation of 1,120 ft (341 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Željava Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.