Maysionvara (air base) explained

Maysionvara
Pushpin Map:Russia Northwestern Federal District
Pushpin Label:Maysionvara
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of airport in Russia Northwestern Federal District
Type:Military
Operator:Russian Air Force
Location:Suojarvi
Elevation-F:663
Elevation-M:202
R1-Length-F:7218
R1-Length-M:2200

Maysionvara is a former Russian air base 22 km north of Suojarvi.[1] A 1962 US satellite analysis showed a 2560 m (8400 ft) runway with no aircraft on the field.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20070809040601/http://www.russianairfields.com/airfield/Maysionvara.htm RussianAirfields.com
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20170123205953/https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/document/cia-rdp78b04560a001200010020-3 MISSION COVERAGE INDEX MISSION 9050 15-18 DECEMBER 1962