Yaroslavl Levtsovo (air base)

Yaroslavl Levtsovo is an air base in Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia located 5 km north of Yaroslavl.[1] It services Antonov An-2 small transport aircraft and Mil Mi-8 helicopters.

Yaroslavl Levtsovo
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OperatorRussian Air Force
LocationYaroslavl
Elevation AMSL331 ft / 101 m
Coordinates57°43′52″N 040°3′18″E / 57.73111°N 40.05500°E / 57.73111; 40.05500
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
5,577 1,700 Dirt

Possibly also known as Dadonovo.[2]

History

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The airfield was used for civil aviation in the Soviet era.[3] In 2016, ownership was transferred, with plans to create an aviation museum on the airfield. Since 2010, it is also the site of the Dobrofest music festival.

References

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  1. ^ "Yaroslavl Levtsovo Air Base Airport - AG3205 - Airport Guide". AirportGuide. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  2. ^ "9th Guards Odesskiy Red Banner order of Suvorov Fighter Aviation Regiment PVO". Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Аэродром Левцово в Ярославской области открывается для малой авиации". tass.ru. 24 April 2016. Retrieved 2022-03-14.