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Postavy Air Base

Postavy Air Base (ICAO XMMP) is a closed military air base in Belarus, operated by the Soviet Air Forces. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 305th Bomber Aviation Regiment (305 BAP), the 940th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment.

Facility Details

Map
Map of Postavy Air Base

55.1167°N, 26.8333°E · 144 m elevation

Summary
Operating Country 🇧🇾 Belarus
Location🇧🇾 Belarus
Status Closed
UsageMilitary only
Year built1976
Year closed1993
Operating OrganizationSoviet Air Forces
Units
305th Bomber Aviation Regiment (305 BAP)940th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment
Location & Technical Details
Elevation144 m (472 ft)
ICAO codeXMMP
Runways
11/29 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete
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All Military Air Bases Belarus Air Bases
Operating forces
🇧🇾 Belarus Air Force and Air Defence Forces of the Republic of Belarus
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Description

Postavy is a former medium-sized air base in Belarus located five kilometers west of Pastavy. The facility hosted units of the 1st Guards Bomber Aviation Division. Between 1960 and 1988, the 940th Fighter-Bomber Aviation Regiment was stationed at the base. In 1976, the 305th Bomber Aviation Regiment (305 BAP) was activated at the installation. This regiment operated Su-24 aircraft until 1993, when the unit was withdrawn to Krasnodar and disbanded. Infrastructure at the site consists of a central tarmac area and three loop areas, each configured with 15 revetments.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Removed an aircraft type still listed at this closed air base
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: Su-24 Fencer
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Facility details completed (construction year, usage, host country)
  4. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  5. APR 102026 Created Page created: Postavy Air Base