Butmir

Butmir is a neighborhood in the municipality of Ilidža, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sarajevo International Airport, the main airport of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Butmir.

Geography

The Butmir region is very rich in flint. A small stream passes through before connecting to the Željeznica river in central Ilidža.

Historical importance

Butmir is known for archaeological finds dating back to the Neolithic period. The residents some 5,000 years ago formed a distinct group, which is today known as the Butmir culture.

Sports

Football Club Plavi Put is located in Butmir.

NATO Training Centre

Butmir contains an important NATO base in this region. The Butmir Training Centre near Sarajevo is one of the 15 verified NATO training centres. The Butmir Training Centre was formed in April 2005 through partnership of 12 countries, including the United States.