New Title: Miskolc Airport to Welcome Sport Aircraft and Business Travelers
Miskolc City Airport to Construct New Civil Airport in Hungary
In an exciting development, Miskolc City Airport has received the establishment permit to build a new, specialized civil airport in Miskolc, located in northeastern Hungary. This announcement was made by Fidesz MP Katalin Csöbör during a recent press conference in the county seat.
The new airport will be housed at the “old airport” site, currently used by Bosch. Despite surviving war, communism, and regime changes, the lease agreement for the airport expired in 2019, prompting the decision to repurpose the facility. Katalin Csöbör revealed that the idea for the new airport came from László Drótos, a representative of Miskolc City Airport, who sought a space for flying activities that would not disrupt the local population.
According to Drótos, the new facility will primarily function as a sports airport but will also have the capacity to cater to business jets, investors, and official visitors. The airport aims to engage young people in sport flying, gliding, and parachute training, while also hosting a variety of events in the future.
Drótos emphasized that the project was a private initiative funded and developed by dedicated pilots. The operation of the airport will eventually be handed over to the Hungarian Reservists’ Association (MATASZ), with a focus on community engagement rather than commercial profit.
As of now, the reconstruction of the airport has cost approximately HUF 200 million (EUR 490,000) and features a grass runway. Further work is ongoing, with plans for the airport to open its doors in the upcoming spring season.
The new civil airport in Miskolc is set to become a hub for aviation enthusiasts and visitors, offering a unique space for sports activities and community gatherings. With its strategic location and accessibility, the airport is poised to make a positive impact on the region’s recreational and cultural landscape.
Via MTI, Featured image: Pixabay
