Petrovsk air base explained

Petrovsk
Ensign:Flag of the Russian Air Force.svg
Ensign Size:90px
Location:Petrovsk, Saratov Oblast
Country:Russia
Type:Air Base
Pushpin Map:Russia Saratov Oblast#Russia
Pushpin Map Caption:Shown within Saratov Oblast
Pushpin Label:Petrovsk
Ownership:Ministry of Defence
Operator:Russian Air Force
Used:1960 -
Icao:XWPP
Elevation:207m (679feet)
R1-Number:14/32
R1-Length:2000m (7,000feet)
R1-Surface:Concrete

Petrovsk (also Petrovsk South) is a former air base in Russia located 3 km south of Petrovsk.

From 1960 to 1971 the 478th Training Aviation Regiment, initially flying Ilyushin Il-12s and Ilyushin Il-14s, was stationed at the Borisoglebsk.[1] It moved in 1971 to Petrovsk. It was part of the Balashov Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots. It was reduced in size in 1994, and disbanded in 1998.

Since the disbandment of the 478th Training Aviation Regiment, the aerodrome has not been used.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 478th Training Aviation Regiment . Ww2.dk . 2022-09-18.