Yaroslavl Levtsovo (air base) explained

Yaroslavl Levtsovo
Type:Military
Operator:Russian Air Force
Location:Yaroslavl
Elevation-F:331
Elevation-M:101
R1-Length-F:5577
R1-Length-M:1700
R1-Surface:Dirt

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.

Possibly also known as Dadonovo.[2]

History

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.

Notes and References

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