Rutja Airfield, Former Soviet military airfield in Haljala Rural Municipality, Estonia
The airfield contains two parallel runways, with the main runway measuring 2500 meters in length and constructed with concrete surfaces at 41 meters elevation.
The 656th Fighter Aviation Regiment operated from this installation during the Cold War period, maintaining up to 45 Soviet Su-17 aircraft for military operations.
The airfield represents a significant element of Estonian military infrastructure, demonstrating the Soviet military presence in the Baltic region before independence.
The facility stands 13 kilometers west of Kunda town, positioned at coordinates 59°32′12″N latitude and 26°18′42″E longitude near the Bay of Finland.
The installation functioned as a reserve airfield for the Soviet Air Force, maintaining readiness without receiving commercial aviation designation codes.
Location: Haljala Rural Municipality
GPS coordinates: 59.53667,26.31167
Latest update: March 7, 2025 13:16
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