Rožupe

56°21'05"N 026°20'07"E

runway: 08/26 - 400x20m - asphalt

Rožupe air field is an abandoned airfield 150 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 medium sized platform to the south of the runway.


No photos of the airfield while in use have been located

In 2011, Latvian Aviation listed the airfield, but without a description. It simply stated the airfield was 'not suitable for flight operations', possibly because aerial photography shows trees and obstacles on and around the runway. From aerial photography it appeared reasonably intact, although a shed or hangar building may have existed on the souteast side of the platform earlier. The airfield appeared to have become part of the local road network, making it potentially unsafe to use when the obstacles have been cleared.
In 2016, MyAirfields, having visited the airfield, judged the airfield as 'Bad', stating This field is let down in a quite bad shape, there are huge trees at the runway, what makes runway 26 inaccessible. Runway 08 is slightly better, however there are obstacles close to the runway including an electricity line. Runway surface is dirty but without significant damage. Usage not recommended, suitable for emergency landings.
The airfield is uncertified, which means it is officially closed to all traffic.


Aerial photo of Rožupe airfield in 2006 (Google Earth)


Rožupe airfield in 2006 (MyAirfields)