Bojnik Air Base (Serbian: Аеродром Бојник / Aerodrom Bojnik), also known as Kosančić Aerodrome (Serbian: Аеродром Косанчић / Aerodrom Kosančić), was a military airbase in the village of Kosančić, near the village of Bojnik, about 22 km southeasterly from the centre city of Leskovac. The aerodrome area comprises 0.42 km2, including some barracks. This airfield was used in air battles in the April War at beginning of World War II. It is sold and became defunct in 2012.[1]

Bojnik Air Base

Kosančić Aerodrome

Аеродром Бојник

Aerodrom Bojnik
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
LocationKosančić, Serbia
Elevation AMSL814 ft / 248 m
Coordinates43°05′38.72″N 21°46′32.74″E / 43.0940889°N 21.7757611°E / 43.0940889; 21.7757611
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Bojnik Air Base is located in Serbia
Bojnik Air Base
Bojnik Air Base
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 5,250 1,600 Grass

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  1. ^ "Voćnjak umesto vojnog aerodroma".
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