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52.2958°N, 43.7236°E · 205 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Location | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Operating Organization | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Units |
666th Training Aviation Regiment
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Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 205 m (673 ft) |
| ICAO code | UWPR |
| Runways |
08/26 · 2,000 m (6,562 ft) · Concrete
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Description
Rtishchevo is an air base located 6 km northwest of Rtishchevo, Russia. It is operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces and owned by the Ministry of Defence. The base functions as a training facility, primarily for Let L-410UVP-E Turbolet aircraft. The main unit stationed at the base is the 666th Training Aviation Regiment, which is part of the 786th Aviation Training Centre for the Training of Flight Personnel. Historically, as of 1990, the 666th Training Aviation Regiment at Rtishchevo was associated with the Balashov Higher Military Aviation School for Pilots, under the Air Forces of the Volga-Ural Military District. Few structures are noted near the airfield.
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Last updated on 14 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization aligned on the service's current official name
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- JAN 122026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
- JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated