Pechora Kamenka (air base) explained

Pechora Kamenka
Berezovka
Ensign:Flag of the Russian Air Force.svg
Ensign Size:90px
Location:Pechora, Komi Republic
Country:Russia
Type:Air Base
Pushpin Map:Russia Komi Republic#Russia
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Komi Republic
Pushpin Label:Pechora Kamenka
Ownership:Ministry of Defence
Operator:Russian Air Force
Used:1970 -
Icao:XUYR
Elevation:91m (299feet)
R1-Number:15/33
R1-Length:3050m (10,010feet)
R1-Surface:Concrete

Pechora Kamenka (also Kamenka or Berezovka) is a former air base in Komi Republic, Russia located 27 km west of Pechora. It was a medium-size bomber base, with about 12 hardstands and small tarmacs.

In 1989, the 144th independent Aviation Regiment for Long-Range Radar Detection (144 OAPDRLO) which operated the Beriev A-50 Airborne Early Warning aircraft arrived from Siauliai in Lithuania. It stayed until November 1998 when it was moved to Ivanovo Severny and redesignated the 2457th Aviation Base.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ww2.dk/new/air%20force/regiment/orap/144oapdrlo.htm Web site: Aviatsiya PVO . Aviabaza KPOI .