Letneozersky (air base)

Letneozersky
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type Military
Operator Russian Air Force
Location Obozersky
Elevation AMSL 325 ft / 99 m
Coordinates 63°23′24″N 040°23′54″E / 63.39000°N 40.39833°E / 63.39000; 40.39833Coordinates: 63°23′24″N 040°23′54″E / 63.39000°N 40.39833°E / 63.39000; 40.39833
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
8,202 2,500 Concrete

Letneozersky (also Obozersky Southeast) is an air base in the Republic of Karelia, Russia. It was home to 524 IAP (524th Interceptor Aviation Regiment) which flew MiG-25 interceptor aircraft.[1] It features two major revetment areas holding over 15 aircraft each. Provides supporting cover for the areas around Onega and Arkhangelsk.

References

  1. ↑ "Aviatsiya PVO". Aviabaza KPOI.


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