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Melitopol Air Base

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Location🇺🇦 Ukraine
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationUkrainian Air Force
Units
25th Transport Aviation Brigade
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates46.8800°N, 35.3050°E
Elevation266 m (873 ft)
ICAO codeUKDM
Runways
04/22 · 2,470 m (8,104 ft) · Concrete
Map
Map of Melitopol Air Base
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Description

Melitopol Air Base is located near Melitopol in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Historically operated by the Ukrainian Air Force, the base served as the station for the 25th Transport Aviation Brigade. The unit operated Ilyushin Il-76M/MD, Ilyushin Il-78, and Antonov An-26 aircraft.

On 24 February 2022, the base was targeted by Russian cruise missile strikes, which damaged the control tower and a fueling station. Russian forces captured the installation on 1 March 2022. While under Russian occupation, the facility was targeted by Ukrainian rocket strikes on 3 July 2022. The base remains under the control of Russian forces.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 112026 Created Page created: Melitopol Air Base