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General |
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Lapraka, also known as Tirana Aerodrome, is the former airport of Albania's capital. It used to house an air force regiment with Y-5s, operating from the old runway, and later, from the grass runway. Currently, Lapraka only houses the helicopters of the Albanian government. |
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Getting There |
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The airfield is located in the north western part of Tirana, although it is hardly recognizable as such. From the town center, take the Rruga Durresi towards Durres. Exactly 2kms from the main square in Tirana, take a left turn, this road will bring you to the former runway, which is turned into a road. The helispot can be found on your left. |
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North of the old runway, which is currently in use as a road, the former grass runway can be found. The helispot is the only operational part of the airfield and is located to the south east side. |
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Around The Airport |
 Former runway |
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The road on the former runway leads past the helispot. From here views of the helicopters are very close. If you are lucky, you might get a glimpse of the helicopters in the hangar as well. |
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An Alouette is towed out of the hangar, spot1. Frank Noort. |
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