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Nalchik Air Base

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇷🇺 Russia
Location🇷🇺 Russia
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationRussian Air Force
Units
Nalchik Mountain range Test Centre of the 929th State Flight Test Centre named for V. P. Chkalov
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates43.5133°N, 43.6383°E
Elevation445 m (1,460 ft)
IATA codeNAL
ICAO codeURMN
Runways
06/24 · 2,200 m (7,218 ft) · Asphalt
Websitenalchik-airport.ru
Map
Map of Nalchik Air Base
Nearby Bases
  1. 150 km Budyonnovsk Air Base
  2. 258 km Armavir Air Base
Related
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Operating forces
🇷🇺 Russia Russian Air Force
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Description

Nalchik Airport is a dual-use airport located 3 km northeast of Nalchik, Russia. It is capable of handling small airliners, with a terminal area accommodating 12 jets and 6 small aircraft, supporting 24-hour operations. Historically, the airport maintained a minor military presence, hosting the 368th Independent Mixed Aviation Regiment (368 OSAZ) which operated Antonov An-12 cargo aircraft. Currently, the airport serves as the base for the Nalchik Mountain range Test Centre of the 929th State Flight Test Centre named for V. P. Chkalov, operating as part of the Russian Aerospace Forces. In 1994, Pulkovo Aviation Enterprise Flight 9045 crashed on approach to the airport.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  2. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  3. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated