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Rzhev Air Base

Medium airport Rzhev, Russia

ID RU-9937

Overview

Rzhev (Russian: Ржев) (also given as Ryev, Rzev, Rjzev) is an air base of the Russian Air Force in Tver Oblast, Russia located 5 km east of Rzhev. It was a Tupolev Tu-128 (ASCC: Fiddler) depot airfield during the Cold War, operated by BKhAT (Aviation Equipment Storage Base). The airfield also had an interceptor role with the 23rd Fighter Aviation Regiment (23 IAP PVO) between 1950 and 1980. The 23 IAP initially operated the Sukhoi Su-9 (ASCC: Fishpot) in the 1960s. It was named for "Fifty Years of the Soviet Union" in 1972.

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Runways

Longest runway

8,203 ft

Elevation

636 ft

Radio freq.

Suitable for

✈️ Commercial airliners🛩️ Private & business jets📏 Longest runway 8,203 ft

Where is it

📍 56.259998, 34.408298 · Open detailed map

Details

Region	Tver Oblast
Continent	Europe
Coordinates	56.259998, 34.408298

Wikipedia

Runways (1)

Designation	Length	Width	Surface
06/24	8,203 ft	164 ft	CON

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Rzhev Air Base?
Rzhev Air Base is a medium airport located in Rzhev, Russia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,203 ft.

Rzhev Air Base is a medium airport located in Rzhev, Russia. It has 1 runway(s), the longest measuring 8,203 ft.