Chernigovka (air base)

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

Chernigovka
Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai in Russia
Chernigovka is located in Primorsky Krai
Chernigovka
Chernigovka
Shown within Primorsky Krai
Chernigovka is located in Russia
Chernigovka
Chernigovka
Chernigovka (Russia)
Coordinates44°19′33″N 132°32′44″E
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorRussian Aerospace Forces
Controlled by11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army
Site history
In use-present
Battles/wars2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Airfield information
IdentifiersICAO: UHII
Elevation92 metres (302 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
07/25  Concrete

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]

References

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