Chernigovka Air Base
Chernigovka Air Base (ICAO UHII) is an active military air base in Russia, operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. It has 1 runway. Home to the 18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment, the 319th Independent Helicopter Regiment, flying Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B.
Facility Details
44.3258°N, 132.5456°E · 92 m elevation
| Operating Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Location | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Units |
18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment319th Independent Helicopter Regiment
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| Elevation | 92 m (302 ft) |
| ICAO code | UHII |
| Runways |
07/25 · Concrete
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Description
Chernigovka is a Russian Aerospace Forces airbase located near Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai, Russia. The air base is owned by the Ministry of Defence and operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces, under the control of the 11th Air and Air Defence Forces Army. It is currently active. The base is home to the 18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment, which operates Sukhoi Su-25SM aircraft under the 303rd Composite Aviation Division. Additionally, the 319th Independent Helicopter Regiment, flying Kamov Ka-52 and Mil Mi-8AMTSh helicopters, is stationed there. The 18th Guards Red Banner Assault Aviation Regiment deployed Sukhoi Su-25s to Luninets Air Base in Belarus as part of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Ka-52 Alligator Hokum-B
- APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated