Battlefield Study Day- Nicosia Airport

A detailed historical map of Cyprus highlighting Nicosia Airport and military operations during the 1974 conflicts, featuring military aircraft and UN peacekeeping forces in action.

Nicosia Airport: A Battle for Control

Test your knowledge about Nicosia Airport and its significant role during the Cyprus conflict. This quiz takes you through historical events, military operations, and the current status of the airport.

You'll cover questions such as:

  • The opening year of the airport
  • Key military operations
  • Geographical details and statistics
14 Questions4 MinutesCreated by FlyingEagle123
When was Nicosia Airport opened for commercial airlines?
1956
1962
1968
1978
How long is the main runway at Nicosia Airport?
2.7km
2.3km
1.9km
3.9km
What type of aircraft is left on the runway at the airport?
C-130a
Airbus A380
Boeing 727
Hawker Sidderley Trident
How many people travelled through the airports doors in the 6 years it was open?
646,000
800,000
749,000
80,000
Who are the custodians of Nicosia airport today?
British Forces
UN forces
NATO
National Police force
Attila 1 - What was the date of the Turkish intervention?
July 20th 1974
June 20th 1974
March 3rd 1974
August 30th 1975
Attila 1 - Where did the Turkish amphibious forces land on the Island?
Farmagusta
Pentemilli beach
Larnaca
Paphos
Attila 1 - What was the name of the Greek counter-offensive operation?
Apollo
Virgil
Macke
Niki
Attila 2 - How long did the Attila 2 offensive last?
3 days
1 day
6 hours
1 week
Attila 2 - What areas would Turkish forces claim during Attila 2?
Morphou
Farmagusta
North Nicosia
Paphos
Attila 2 - What percentage of Cyprus was controlled by Turkish forces after the Attila 2 offensive?
23% - 25%
30% - 31%
49% - 52%
36% - 39%
UN - what was the job role of the UN during the time of the conflict?
Humanitarian aid
Control of Buffer Zone
Ceasefire agreements
All of them
UN - UN troops were increased to what number from 24th July - 16th August 1974?
2,987
4,999
4,444
6,789
UN - Was Nicosia airport and Camp UNFICYP regarded as a United Nations protected area?
True
False
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