Špiro Mugoša Airport | |
Nativename: | Ćemovsko Polje Airport |
Nativename-A: | Aerodrom Ćemovsko Polje |
Pushpin Label: | LYPO |
Pushpin Label Position: | right |
Type: | Public (sport and training) |
Owner: | Aero Club Špiro Mugoša |
Operator: | Aero Club Krila Podgorice |
City-Served: | Podgorica, Montenegro |
Location: | Stari Aerodrom, Podgorica |
Elevation-F: | 197 |
Elevation-M: | 60 |
R1-Number: | 18/36 |
R1-Length-F: | 2,625 |
R1-Length-M: | 800 |
R1-Surface: | Asphalt |
R2-Number: | 18/36 |
R2-Length-F: | 2,790 |
R2-Length-M: | 850 |
R2-Surface: | Grass |
Špiro Mugoša Airport (Montenegrin: Aerodrom Špiro Mugoša), also known as Ćemovsko Polje Airport (Montenegrin: Aerodrom Ćemovsko Polje), is a general aviation airport, located in Ćemovsko polje, on the eastern edge of Podgorica urban area.
During World War II, Podgorica airfield was used by the occupying Axis powers, making it a target for devastating Allied bombings in 1943 and 1944. It was a sole airfield serving Podgorica until Podgorica Airport was opened in 1961.
Airport initially featured a single grass runway, while paved 800x runway was constructed in 1994. Aero Clubs Špiro Mugosa and Krila Podgorice are based at the airport, frequently hosting parachuting, gliding, and other air sports events.