Construction has commenced on the largest NATO base in Europe, situated in Romania near the city of Constanta. Spanning an expansive area of nearly three thousand hectares, the Mihail Kogalniceanu base is designed to accommodate up to ten thousand military personnel and their accompanying families.
Upon its completion, this base will surpass Germany’s Ramstein base in both size and operational capacity. The project’s primary objective is to enhance air infrastructure capabilities, encompassing the construction of new runways, a state-of-the-art control tower, beacon and radio navigation systems, a cutting-edge flight simulator and advanced hangar facilities.
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Additionally, the development plan incorporates the establishment of essential administrative and social amenities such as educational institutions, commercial establishments, dining facilities, recreational options including a cinema, and healthcare services including a hospital.
This strategic initiative is poised to transform the city into a permanent residence for 10,000 NATO military personnel, their families and essential support personnel. The base is slated to achieve full operational readiness by the year 2040.
Since 1999, the base has been utilized by U.S. troops, currently housing elements of the 101st Airborne Division and allied fighter jets dedicated to crucial air policing missions.
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