the area came under Soviet control, following the post-war territorial settlement between the Allies. From then until 1992 Altenburg–Nobitz was used as a fighter base by the Soviet Air Force. Successive types of MiG fighters were based there, principally the MiG-21 and later the MiG-29. The camouflaged individual blister hangars that were built for these fighters can still be seen dotted around the airfield perimeter. An anti-aircraft missile system was also installed there in 1986. The Soviet presence on the airfield ended in 1992 with the collapse of communism and the radical redrawing of the political landscape which ensued. Following German Reunification, the airfield was converted to civilian use as a regional airport. For some years, Ryanair operated services to and from the UK and Spain, but these were discontinued in April 2011. Leipzig–Altenburg (as the airfield is now known) is today mainly used by general aviation and corporate aircraft. There is also a small aviation museum which chronicles the history of the airfield. Two aircraft are currently on display there: an ex-Soviet Air Force MiG-21, and an ex-Luftwaffe Breguet 'Atlantique' maritime patrol aircraft. Airlines and destinations There have been no scheduled services to and from Leipzig–Altenburg since Ryanair ended flights in 2011. The nearest international airports are Erfurt–Weimar Airport and Leipzig/Halle Airport. Statistics Accidents and incidents On March 10, 2010, a Ryanair Boeing 737-800, originating from London–Stansted, on approach to Altenburg could not establish radio contact with the tower and had to divert to Schönefeld Airport in Berlin. It was later discovered that, due to a scheduling misunderstanding, the air traffic controller scheduled had not shown up to work. See also Transport in Germany List of airports in Germany References External links Official website Official website of the airport museum Altenburg Airports established in 1913 Buildings and structures in Thuringia Military facilities of the Soviet Union in Germany Altenburg 1913 establishments in Germany