The Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz is an aviation museum located at the Altenburg-Nobitz Airport in Thuringia, Germany. It is dedicated to preserving the history of aviation in the region, with a focus on the airfield’s historical significance and its role in both civilian and military aviation.
Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz
Am Flughafen 3
04603 Nobitz
www.flugwelt-altenburg-nobitz.de
info@flugwelt-altenburg-nobitz.de
+49 03447 515033
April – October
- Saturday -Sunday and public holidays 10:00- 17:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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Key Features of Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz:
- Aircraft Collection:
- Houses a variety of aircraft from different eras, including military jets, civilian planes, and helicopters.
- Examples include Soviet-era MiG jets, such as the MiG-21, which highlight the airfield’s use during the Cold War.
- Historic gliders and training aircraft from earlier aviation periods.
- Historical Significance:
- The airfield was established in the early 20th century and has served various roles:
- A military airbase during both World Wars.
- A base for Soviet and East German forces during the Cold War.
- The Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz showcases artifacts and exhibits that reflect these phases of history.
- The airfield was established in the early 20th century and has served various roles:
- Interactive Exhibits:
- Visitors can explore cockpits and learn about the mechanics of flight and the technological evolution of aircraft.
- Displays on navigation, communication, and avionics systems.
- Preservation of Aviation Heritage:
- Dedicated to restoring and maintaining historical aircraft and aviation equipment.
- Volunteers and enthusiasts are actively involved in preservation projects.
- Exhibitions and Events:
- Hosts temporary exhibitions on specific aviation-related themes.
- Organizes airfield open days, featuring guided tours and aviation demonstrations.
- Educational Outreach:
- Offers educational programs for schools and groups, focusing on the history of aviation and its local significance.
The Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz provides an engaging experience for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs, with a unique focus on the regional impact of aviation. It’s also a great opportunity to explore a former Soviet-era airbase and its aviation legacy.
In March 2005, a small exhibition on the history of the airfield was opened by the association of the same name under the name Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz. On display are many photos of the airfield, equipment and models of aircraft that were stationed at the airfield. The highlight of the exhibition is the MiG-21 SPS which can be visited on the open-air ground. It was in the service of the NVA until the fall of the Berlin Wall and after that it was parked on a car park in Zwickau for 15 years. Another MiG-21 of type SMT was owned by the airfield for a long time. In 2014 it was put into the museum. This MiG was used by the Soviet Army and was stationed at Altenburg-Nobitz airfield. After a damage to the aircraft it was decommissioned and then stood on a base on the airfield until 2001. After that the MiG was removed from the base and restored.
On April 11, 2007 the German Navy handed over a Breguet Atlantic long-range sea reconnaissance aircraft to the museum. The aircraft was transported to the Flugwelt Altenburg-Nobitz grounds on July 7, 2007 in a ten-hour campaign financed by donations. Since then, the Breguet Atlantic can also be viewed from the inside.
In the years that followed, the outdoor area was supplemented by a Let Z-37 agricultural aircraft, a Mil Mi-2 police helicopter, a glider and the Fiat G.91, Canadair Sabre MK 6 and Lockheed F-104 “Starfighter” fighters.