Right on the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, beneath Plje\u0161evica hill, lies \u017deljava Airbase<\/strong>, one of the most fascinating military installations from the era of former Yugoslavia. This underground military base, also known by the code name Object 505<\/strong>, was one of the largest and most expensive military projects in Europe, and today attracts adventurers, historians, and military enthusiasts from around the world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Built between 1957 and 1965, \u017deljava Airbase was a strategic air base of the Yugoslav People’s Army (JNA). The project cost over $6 billion<\/strong> (in today’s value) and contained five underground tunnels<\/strong> nearly 3.5 kilometers long, designed to withstand a nuclear attack.<\/p>\n The base could accommodate up to 60 MiG-21 fighter aircraft<\/strong>, and the ventilation system, electrical network, and underground facilities were so advanced that they enabled independent operation for months without coming to the surface.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although the base was disabled and partially destroyed by explosions during the Homeland War, today you can explore its impressive runways<\/strong> and entrances to the underground tunnels. The most famous is main entrance 1<\/strong>, which once concealed combat aircraft ready for takeoff.<\/p>\n At the site, there is also an abandoned Douglas C-47 Skytrain aircraft<\/strong>, a popular photo subject for visitors. In the surrounding area, you can see remnants of auxiliary buildings, the control tower, and kilometer-long runways now used by photography enthusiasts, filmmakers, and explorers.<\/p>\n \u26a0 Note:<\/strong> Entering the tunnels is neither safe nor officially permitted due to possible landmines, unstable structures, and lack of lighting.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u017deljava Airbase is located about 30 minutes’ drive from <\/strong>Guest House Rustico<\/a> in Rudanovac. The route leads through picturesque landscape at the foot of Plje\u0161evica mountain.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you’re planning to visit \u017deljava Airbase, Guest House Rustico<\/a> is the perfect base for exploring this part of Lika and the border area with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Set in peaceful surroundings, it offers comfortable accommodation with traditional details and a warm welcome from the hosts.<\/p>\n After a full day of exploring, you can relax in the spacious yard or enjoy dinner at the nearby Bistro Vila Velebita<\/a>, known for Lika specialties such as lamb under the bell, cheese strudel, and homemade brandies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staying at Guest House Rustico<\/a> opens up opportunities for diverse activities:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u017deljava Airbase<\/strong> is a fascinating destination for anyone wanting to experience a blend of military history, mystery, and impressive engineering architecture. Located in a unique position between two countries, it offers an unforgettable experience for all visitors.<\/p>\n By staying at Guest House Rustico<\/a> and enjoying the local specialties of Bistro Vila Velebita<\/a>, you ensure the perfect combination of adventure, history, and gastronomic pleasure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Right on the border between Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, beneath Plje\u0161evica hill, lies \u017deljava Airbase, one of the most fascinating military installations from the era of former Yugoslavia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10973,"template":"","oznake-lokacija":[224,221,271,261],"kategorije-lokacija":[220],"class_list":["post-10972","lokacije","type-lokacije","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","oznake-lokacija-airport","oznake-lokacija-douglas-c-47-skytrain-en","oznake-lokacija-object-505","oznake-lokacija-zeljava","kategorije-lokacija-points-of-interest"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lokacije\/10972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lokacije"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/lokacije"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/lokacije\/10972\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10973"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"oznake-lokacija","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/oznake-lokacija?post=10972"},{"taxonomy":"kategorije-lokacija","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/plitviceaccommodation.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/kategorije-lokacija?post=10972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}History of \u017deljava Airbase<\/h5>\n
What you can see today at \u017deljava Airbase<\/h5>\n
How to get to \u017deljava Airbase<\/h5>\n
Stay at Guest House Rustico<\/h5>\n
Activities and excursions from Rudanovac<\/h5>\n
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