Chernigovka (air base)

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Chernigovka
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Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai in Russia
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Chernigovka
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Chernigovka
Chernigovka (Russia)
Coordinates 44°19′33″N132°32′44″E / 44.32583°N 132.54556°E / 44.32583; 132.54556
TypeAir Base
Site information
Owner Ministry of Defence
Operator Russian Aerospace Forces
Controlled by 11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army
Site history
In use-present
Battles/wars 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Airfield information
Identifiers ICAO: UHII
Elevation92 metres (302 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
07/25 Concrete

Chernigovka is a Russian Aerospace Forces airbase located near Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai, Russia.

The base is home to the 18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment which flies the Sukhoi Su-25SM under the 303rd Composite Aviation Division , alongside the 319th Independent Helicopter Regiment which flies the Kamov Ka-52 and the Mil Mi-8AMTSh. [1]

The 18th deployed to Luninets Air Base in Belarus with their Sukhoi Su-25's as part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. [2]

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References

  1. "Chernigovka (UHII)". Scramble.nl. Retrieved 16 November 2022.
  2. AirForces Monthly . Stamford, Lincolnshire, England: Key Publishing Ltd. December 2022. p. 30.