OP49
OP49 is a military installation in Gerólakkos, Nicosia. OP49 is situated nearby to UN Library, as well as near Yellow 17.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lakatameia Airfield and Makario Stadium.
Lakatameia Airfield
Aerodrome
Photo: Dickelbers, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Nicosia International Airport is a largely disused airport located 8.2 km west of the Cypriot capital city of Nicosia in the Lakatamia suburb. It was originally the main airport for the island, but nearly all commercial activity ceased following the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974.
Makario Stadium
Stadium
Makario Stadium, is an all-seater multi-purpose stadium in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was the largest and main sports venue of the capital up to the construction of the GSP stadium in 1999. Makario Stadium is situated 3½ km southeast of OP49.
Makedonitissas Tomb
Cemetery
The Makedonitissa Tomb is a military cemetery and war memorial west of Nicosia, at Engomi in the area of Makedonitissa. This is the location where one Greek Nord Noratlas was shot down by friendly fire on 22 July 1974, during Operation "Niki". Makedonitissas Tomb is situated 2½ km southeast of OP49.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Gerolakkos and Engomi.
Gerolakkos
Village
Gerolakkos is a village near Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. It is immediately north of the Green Line. Nicosia International Airport is located about 2 km to its south-east. De facto, Gerolakkos is under the control of Northern Cyprus. Gerolakkos is situated 3½ km northwest of OP49.
Engomi
Suburb
Photo: Tom1955, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Engomi is a suburb and municipality of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. In 2011, it had a population of 18,010. Of these, 14,254 were Cypriot citizens. It is a mainly residential neighbourhood with many large villas. Engomi is situated 4½ km east of OP49.
Ayios Dhometios
Suburb
Photo: Karaol, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ayios Dhometios is a suburb west of the Cypriot capital Nicosia. It has a population of 12,456 making it one of Cyprus's biggest municipalities. A portion of Ayios Dhometios with a population of 2,314 is under Northern Cypriot control. Ayios Dhometios is situated 4½ km east of OP49.
OP49
- Type: Military installation
- Location: Gerólakkos, Nicosia, Cyprus, Middle East, Asia
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
35.16718° or 35° 10′ 2″ northLongitude
33.28536° or 33° 17′ 7″ eastOpen location code
8G7M578P+V4OpenStreetMap ID
way 217101964OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
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