About Berlin Airlift Began
The Berlin Airlift began on 24 June 1948 after the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin — the Western Allies responded by flying over 200,000 flights in 15 months, delivering 2.3 million tonnes of supplies in a defining early Cold War victory.
Use the live elapsed counter at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds have passed since 24 June 1948.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days since the Berlin Airlift began?
The live counter on this page shows the exact number of days since the Berlin Airlift began on 24 June 1948, updating every second.
How many years since the Berlin Airlift began?
The live counter on this page shows the exact years and days since the Berlin Airlift began in 1948. The years figure updates in real time.
How many weeks since the Berlin Airlift began?
The live counter on this page shows the precise number of weeks elapsed since the Berlin Airlift began on 24 June 1948.
What day of the week was the start of the Berlin Airlift?
The start of the Berlin Airlift was on a Thursday, 24 June 1948.
When is the next anniversary of the start of the Berlin Airlift?
The anniversary of the start of the Berlin Airlift falls each year on 24 June. The stats box above shows exactly how many days until the next one.