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

Artsyz
Chervonoglinskaya
Chervonohlinske[1]
Artsyz, Odesa Oblast in Ukraine
Artsyz is located in Odesa Oblast
Artsyz
Artsyz
Shown within Odesa Oblast
Artsyz is located in Ukraine
Artsyz
Artsyz
Artsyz (Ukraine)
Coordinates45°56′50″N 29°22′31″E / 45.94722°N 29.37528°E / 45.94722; 29.37528
TypeAir Base
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
OperatorUkrainian Air Force
Site history
Built1960 (1960)
In use1960 - 1992 (1992)
Airfield information
Elevation10 metres (33 ft) AMSL
Runways
Direction Length and surface
14/32 2,500 metres (8,202 ft) Concrete

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

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  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.