Chortkiv Air Base Explained

Chortkiv Air Base
(Chortkov Air Base)
Ensign:Ensign of the Ukrainian Air Force.svg
Ensign Size:90px
Location:Chortkiv, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast
Country:Ukraine
Type:Air Base
Pushpin Map:Ukraine Ternopil Oblast#Ukraine
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Ternopil Oblast
Pushpin Label:Chortkiv Air Base
Ownership:Ministry of Defence
Operator:Ukrainian Air Force
Used:Unknown-
Elevation:10m (30feet)
R1-Number:17/35
R1-Surface:Concrete

Chortkiv Air Base is a former Ukrainian Air Force installation located in Chortkiv, Chortkiv Raion, Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine.

In December 1954 the 236th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment (APIB) arrived, and was present until August 1984. Formed part of 289th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Division (ADIB) of the 14th Air Army of the Carpathian Military District.[1] The unit flew the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 (NATO: Fagot), Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 (NATO: Fresco), Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (NATO: Fishbed), Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23BM (NATO: Flogger) & Mikoyan MiG-27K (NATO: Flogger-J2)[1]

In October 1983 the 229th independent Aviation Squadron for Electronic Warfare (established as a reconnaissance squadron in 1958) was upgraded into the 118th independent Aviation Regiment for Electronic Warfare.

In 1989 the 452nd Independent Assault Aviation Regiment) (452 OShAP) arrived flying the Sukhoi Su-25. It became a brigade after Ukrainian independence. It was operational until 2004.[2] [3]

With the disbandment of the 118th OAP REB, the Su-24MP aircraft were transferred to Kolomyia to the 48th Separate Guards Reconnaissance Aviation Regiment), where they stayed for four years, and in 1998 they were sent to Mykolaiv to the 33rd TsBP (combat training center).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 236th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment. Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. 19 November 2022.
  2. Book: AirForces Monthly. November 2022. Key Publishing Ltd. Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. 44.
  3. Web site: 452nd independent Assault Aviation Regiment. Soviet Armed Forces 1945-1991. 20 November 2022.