Kirov/Shaykovka
Alternate names: Anisovo Gorod, Anisovo Gorodishche (US), Shaykovo, Shaykovka, Gorodische, Chaikovka
Location: 17kmN Kirov, Kaluga, RU
Coordinates: 54°13.6'N 034°22.3'E   Google TerraServer Multimap GeoURL
Elevation: 203 m (666 ft)
Runway:2500 m (8202 ft) (CONC)
Military units:73 IAP (MiG-29,-1994-2003-). 52 GV ITBAP (19 Tu-22M3 starting 1982,1991)[#2], (Tu-16, 1991)[#2]. In 1989 became ITBAP.

Large airfield with hangars and extensive alert area for fighters. Appears overrun was being built to extend runway to 3000 m. In 2000, Tu-160, Tu-95MS, and Tu-22M3 operated out of this base during training exercise. Nuclear bomber base as per NRDC.


REFERENCES
  2 Dal'nyaya Aviatsiya, Aviabaza KPOI. airbase.ru/squad/russia/da/




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