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Khanskaya Air Base (Maykop)

Khanskaya Air Base (also Maykop; ICAO URKH) is an active military air base in Russia, operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 761st Training Aviation Regiment, the 272nd Training Aviation Regiment.

Facility Details

Map
Map of Khanskaya Air Base

44.6800°N, 40.0383°E · 183 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇷🇺 Russia
Location🇷🇺 Russia
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationRussian Aerospace Forces
Units
761st Training Aviation Regiment272nd Training Aviation Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Elevation183 m (600 ft)
ICAO codeURKH
Runways
04/22 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete

Description

Khanskaya is a Russian Aerospace Forces air base located northwest of Maykop, Russia. The airport was previously used for civil aviation until 2009. The base is home to the 761st Training Aviation Regiment, which operates Aero L-39C Albatros aircraft under the 783rd Aviation Training Centre for the Training of Flight Personnel. This regiment relocated to Khanskaya in 1991. As of October 2024, the 272nd Training Aviation Regiment was also reportedly stationed at Khanskaya air base. On October 10, 2024, a Ukrainian drone attack targeted the air base, resulting in a fire.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization aligned on the service's current official name
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  3. JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  4. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated