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Vaiņode Air Base

ICAO LV-8039🇱🇻 Vaiņode
Coordinates
56.4058°N, 21.8872°E
Elevation
518 ft (158 m)
Type
Closed
Region
LV-112

Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
02:50
Sunrise
03:30
Sunset
17:39
Civil dusk
18:19

About 14h 9m 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 Vaiņode Air Base

Vaiņode Air Base

Vaiņode is a former USSR air base in Latvia, located 31 kilometres (19 mi) south of Skrunda. It was abandoned in 1993. It is only 4 kilometres (2 mi) from the border with Lithuania.

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 (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LIEPAJA FIZ SECTOR BClass GTMZ1500 ft MSLFL095
LIEPAJA FISClass GType 33GNDFL095

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Vaiņode Air Base located?

Vaiņode Air Base is closed located in Vaiņode, Latvia, at an elevation of 518 ft (158 m).

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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