Čáslav Airport
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Čáslav Airport Letiště Čáslav | |
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.jpg) Saab JAS-39 Gripen taking off from Čáslav Airport, 2010 | |
| Summary | |
| Airport type | Military |
| Operator | Czech Air Force |
| Serves | Čáslav |
| Location | Czech Republic |
| Coordinates | 49°56′24″N 15°22′48″E / 49.94000°N 15.38000°E |
| Website | https://afbcaslav.mo.gov.cz/ |
 Interactive map of Čáslav Airport | |
Čáslav Airport (Czech: Letiště Čáslav) is a military airport operated by Czech Armed Forces. The airport complex is located in Čáslav in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, near the village of Chotusice. The airport was built between 1952 and 1958. Since December 1, 2003, it has been the headquarters of the 21st Tactical Air Force Base, honorably named "Zvolenská", within the Czech Air Force.[1][2]
The Čáslav Airport is home to the 211th Tactical Squadron with JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets, the 212th Tactical Squadron with L-159A ALCA fighter jets, and the 213th Training Squadron with two-seater "Alkas" (L-159T1) and "Albatrosses" (L-39ZA).[1] The 21st Tactical Air Force Base holds open days for the public every two years.[3][4]
