RoAF 86th Air Base
The Romanian Air Force 86th Air Base "Lieutenant Aviator Gheorghe Mociorniță" (Romanian: Baza 86 Aeriană "Locotenent aviator Gheorghe Mociorniță") is located in commune Borcea, Călărași County near the town of Fetești. It is currently the home of the 53rd Fighter Squadron (operating Lockheed Martin F-16s).
| RoAF 86th Air Base | |||||||
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Baza 86 Aeriană "Locotenent aviator Gheorghe Mociorniță" Borcea | |||||||
| Borcea Near Fetești in Romania | |||||||
F-15E Strike Eagles of the 336th Fighter Squadron and Romanian F-16s parked at the base in 2021 | |||||||
Coat of arms of the 86th Air Base | |||||||
| Coordinates | 44°23′44″N 027°43′32″E | ||||||
| Site information | |||||||
| Controlled by | Romanian Air Force | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1958 | ||||||
| In use | 1958-Present | ||||||
| Garrison information | |||||||
| Current commander | General de flotilă aeriană Iulian Pațilea | ||||||
| Occupants | 53rd Fighter Squadron "Warhawks" | ||||||
| Airfield information | |||||||
| Identifiers | ICAO: LRFT | ||||||
| Elevation | 55 metres (180 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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The current commander of the base is General de flotilă aeriană Iulian Pațilea.
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