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Jonava Air Base

ICAO LT-9520🇱🇹 Jonava
Coordinates
55.0101°N, 24.3635°E
Elevation
246 ft (75 m)
Type
Closed
Region
LT-KU

Daylight today(Oct 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:12
Sunrise
04:48
Sunset
15:31
Civil dusk
16:07

About 10h 43m 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 Jonava Air Base

Jonava Air Base

Jonava Airport also known as Rukla or Gaižiūnai Airfield was a military airfield in Lithuania located 9 km (5.6 mi) southeast of Jonava. It was part of Rukla–Gaižiūnai military facilities. The airport featured a linear ramp with 24 parking spaces. It is no longer used as an airfield and hosts various racing events.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live traffic nearby

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 307,874 ft / 2,400 m131 ftConUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(8)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CTR KAUNASClass CCTRGND1200 ft MSL
TMA VILNIUS 5Class CTMAFL065FL095
TMA VILNIUS 6Class CTMAFL095FL155
TMA KAUNAS CClass CTMAFL065FL095
TMA KAUNAS BClass CTMA3000 ft MSLFL095
TMA KAUNAS AClass CTMA1200 ft MSLFL095
EY-D 10Special useDangerGND6150 ft MSL
EYVL FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL245

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Lithuania airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

VFR reporting points nearby

PointDistanceBearingReporting
TRUSK8.2 nm287°On request
RUMSI8.9 nm214°On request
ZUIKI15.2 nm238°On request
ROKAI17.6 nm235°On request
SITKU18 nm275°On request
JURAG22.6 nm236°On request

Named VFR reporting points within ~20 nm; distance and bearing are from the airport reference point. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — check the current VAC/AIP for procedures and whether a report is required.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle—358 ft—
Obstacle—358 ft—
Obstacle—371 ft—
Obstacle—361 ft—
Obstacle—187 ft—
Obstacle—217 ft—
Obstacle—161 ft—
Obstacle—203 ft—

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Jonava Air Base located?

Jonava Air Base is closed located in Jonava, Lithuania, at an elevation of 246 ft (75 m).

How many runways does Jonava Air Base have?

Jonava Air Base has 1 runway, the longest being 7,874 ft / 2,400 m.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jonava Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.