To host the Soviet 236th bomber-fighter squadron and part of the 131st air division the airport runway was expanded to 2,800 meters (width 60 m, one of the largest in Central Europe) and completely covered with concrete.

After the fall of the communist party from power in 1989, withdrawal of Soviet troops was negotiated in February 1990.

Soon after the airport was handed over to Czech authorities several projects has been proposed: setting up large cargo terminal here, to use it by Rolls-Royce for engine tests, to attract a low-cost carrier or create a Czech Scout base for huge events such as a jamboree.

The state was unable even to provide protection of existing structures and these became target of vandals and looters and were completely devastated during the 1990s.

The airport is now (without official certification) used by ultralight clubs, for unorganized car races and for rave parties.