Keruspils (Jekabpils) Airport Infrastructure

Krustpils airfield was located near Veselmuiža. A small airfield was already there during the First World War. Its borders were slightly expanded during the Free State of Latvia. The 7th Squadron of long-range reconnaissance was stationed here. One of the commanders was Captain Ēriks Mellups. Around 1935, a new reinforced concrete hangar and two-story barracks were built. At the beginning of the war, the airfield housed aircraft that had been moved from other places and destroyed by German aviation.

During the years of Soviet occupation, the borders of the airfield were significantly expanded. In February 1941, 282 ha of land with surrounding houses were handed over to the Red Army. In April 1941, almost 700 ha were requisitioned. In this way, 152 buildings of surrounding farms were destroyed. Residents of the surrounding parishes within a 50 km zone were involved in the construction work.

In 1974, due to the expansion of the take-off and landing strip, the airfield was expanded by another 44 ha.

Today, Jēkabpils Airfield is an abandoned military airfield, partially privatized with a partially preserved runway and buildings.