Validation date: 21 07 2011
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56°45'57"N 027°42'44"E
runway: 01/19 - 400x20m - asphalt
Līksna air field is an abandoned airfield 185 kilometers southeast of Riga, Latvia.
The airfield was built by the Soviet Union in the 1975-1985 timeframe. It was used for agricultural activities by state-run Aeroflot. It consisted of a small runway, and a relatively large sized platform to the west of the runway.
The airfield is located precisely halfway between the A-6 highway and the Daugava River, north of the town of Līksna.
No photos of the airfield while in use have been located
In 2006, Latvian Airfields only listed the airfield, without any further comment on its state. It did list the airfield as 'not recommended" however, which may have been because of obstructions, as the airfield seemed in a fairly good condition from aerial photography.
In 2015, MyAirfields listed the airfield as "Bad due to many obstacles. RWY surface however seems in fairly good codition", because: Due to trees close to runway ends, this airfield is practically unusable. If you still consider to make a landing there, bear in mind the small fence along the runway created for animal isolation and bushes on both sides. Generally suitable for emergency use only.
The airfield is uncertified, which means it is officially closed to all traffic.
2006 aerial photo of Līksna airfield (Google Earth)