Tier 2 — HardRecyclerPuzzle

Airfield

An abandoned airstrip with multiple hangars and a control tower. Offers good mid-tier loot and a recycler. One of the largest monuments on the map.

At a Glance

RecyclerAvailable

ScientistsNone

RadiationPresent

PuzzleYes

DifficultyTier 2 (Hard)

Loot Crates31

Required Gear

Make sure you have these items before attempting Airfield:

Green KeycardBlue KeycardElectric Fuse x110+ Radiation Protection

Puzzle Cards Needed

green Card

blue Card

Fuse ×1

Puzzle Walkthrough

Follow these steps to complete the Airfield puzzle and access the best loot:

green CardFuse Required30s timer

Use a Green Keycard at the door in Hangar 1 (the first hangar from the runway side).

blue Card30s timer

Use a Blue Keycard at the door upstairs in Hangar 2 to access the Military Crate room.

Puzzle Hints

Listen for the electrical buzzing sound near card readers -- it indicates an active door.
Fuses are consumed when used. Bring extras in case you die during a timed section.
Timed doors close after the countdown. Move quickly and know the route before you begin.
Keycards are single-use items. Make sure your path is clear of enemies before swiping.

Loot Table

31 TOTAL CRATE SPAWNS

Military CrateRare

×325m respawn

ThompsonCustom SMGPython RevolverRifle BodySMG Body

Normal CrateUncommon

×810m respawn

ComponentsScrapClothingTools

BarrelCommon

×208m respawn

Crude OilScrapComponents

Tips & Strategies

6 TIPS

1No scientists, but radiation is present in certain buildings.

2The recycler is located in one of the hangars — great for scrapping components.

3Military crates spawn in several locations even without doing the puzzle.

4Very open layout makes you vulnerable to snipers — stay alert.

5The runway area has barrels and crates that many players overlook.

6One of the best recycler locations due to the amount of nearby loot.

Features & Highlights

Recycler

Blue card puzzle

Multiple hangars

Large monument

Runway

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airfield worth visiting in Rust?

Airfield is a Tier 2 (medium) monument. An abandoned airstrip with multiple hangars and a control tower. Offers good mid-tier loot and a recycler. One of the largest monuments on the map. It has a recycler for processing components. It features a puzzle that requires green and blue keycards.

What keycards do I need for Airfield?

Airfield requires green and blue keycards to complete its puzzle. You will also need electric fuses. The puzzle rewards include military-grade crates and elite crates depending on the monument tier.

Does Airfield have a recycler?

Yes, Airfield has a recycler. You can use it to break down components into raw materials like Metal Fragments, High Quality Metal, and Scrap.

Do I need radiation protection at Airfield?

Yes, Airfield has radiation zones. You will need clothing with radiation protection -- a Hazmat Suit provides the easiest complete protection. Some areas within the monument have higher radiation levels than others.

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