Zerbst Airfield — Soviet Air Force Garrison (1945–1992)

Аэродром Цербст — гарнизон советской авиации (1945–1992)

GermanyЦербст1945–1992Military sites

After the Second World War the military airfield at Zerbst was taken over and expanded by Soviet forces; until 1992 it housed the 126th Fighter Aviation Division of the 16th Air Army. Up to 10,000 people are estimated to have been stationed in the adjoining military town. Since the withdrawal the airfield has been used as a civil landing ground, operated by the local flying club since 1999.

Военный аэродром в Цербсте после Второй мировой войны заняли и расширили советские войска; до 1992 года здесь размещалась 126-я истребительная авиационная дивизия 16-й воздушной армии. В военном городке при аэродроме, по оценкам, находилось до 10 тысяч человек. После вывода войск аэродром используется как гражданская посадочная площадка, с 1999 года им управляет местный аэроклуб.

Property abroad

EraUSSR

FunctionMilitary site (historical)

Present ownerGermany (since the withdrawal of troops in 1992)

StatusSold, transferred or lost

As of2021-04

The troops left in 1992; according to Volksstimme (9 April 2021), the former airfield now hosts a solar park, a biogas plant and 14 wind turbines built in 2015–2017.