extensive number of mines still in the vicinity. Because of the mines, extreme caution must be used when visiting the Željava complex. In November 2000, a Bosnian Air Force major died after setting off a PROM-2 anti-personnel mine while searching for mushrooms. The toll of the destruction on base buildings and equipment is incalculable and caused great environmental damage. Potential reconstruction endeavors are limited by a lack of financial resources. An international border bisects the base area, and the entire area is heavily mined. The barracks in the nearby village of Ličko Petrovo Selo are operated by the Croatian Army. Today, the base is a common waypoint for illegal migrants. A facility for asylum seekers was scheduled to open there in 2004 or 2005, but the idea was abandoned, and new plans were developed for it to become part of the Slunj military training grounds, and barracks from the nearby Udbina complex. However, this idea was dropped in line with the agreement between the countries of former Yugoslavia which bans any military facility up to inside the borders. The Bihać Municipality launched an initiative to open a local airport using the runway. See also Armijska Ratna Komanda D-0 Slatina Air Base Yugoslav Air Force References External links Željava runways layout & numbering scheme Yugoslav Air Force bases Buildings and structures in Bihać Airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina Defunct airports Airports in Croatia History of Lika Buildings and structures demolished in 1992 Aircraft underground hangars in Europe Nuclear bunkers in Bosnia and Herzegovina Subterranean structures in Bosnia and Herzegovina Airports disestablished in 1992 History of Bihać