Artsyz Air Base

Former air base in Artsyz, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine
45°56′50″N 29°22′31″E / 45.94722°N 29.37528°E / 45.94722; 29.37528TypeAir BaseSite informationOwnerMinistry of DefenceOperatorUkrainian Air ForceSite historyBuilt1960 (1960)In use1960 - 1992 (1992)Airfield informationElevation10 metres (33 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
14/32 2,500 metres (8,202 ft) Concrete

Artsyz is a former Ukrainian Air Force base located near Artsyz, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine.

The base was home to the 37th Guards Military Transport Aviation Regiment of the Soviet Air Forces using the Ilyushin Il-76MD[2] and the 90th Independent Assault Aviation Regiment with the Sukhoi Su-25 between 1983 and 1989.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Ukraine-Russia War: Inside the Battle for Snake Island". Key Publishing. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
  2. ^ "37th Guards Military-Transport Aviation Regiment". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
  3. ^ "90th independent Assault Aviation Regiment". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 26 December 2022.