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Uprun Air Base (Troitsk)

Uprun Air Base (also Troitsk; ICAO USCU) is an active military air base in Russia, operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces. It has 1 runway (2,500 m). Home to the 17th Guards Army Aviation Brigade.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇷🇺 Russia
Location🇷🇺 Russia
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Operating OrganizationRussian Aerospace Forces
Units & aircraft
17th Guards Army Aviation Brigade
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates54.3814°N, 61.3514°E
Elevation238 m (781 ft)
ICAO codeUSCU
Runways
18/36 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Concrete

Description

Uprun is an airbase of the Russian Aerospace Forces located 20 miles north of Troitsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. The air base is owned by the Ministry of Defence and operated by the Russian Aerospace Forces, under the control of the 14th Air and Air Defence Forces Army. It is currently home to the Aviation Group, 17th Guards Brigade of Army Aviation, which is part of the 17th Guards Army Aviation Brigade. Historically, the base was also used by the 607th Training Aviation Regiment between 1982 and 1998.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. APR 82026 Updated Sources and cross-references refreshed
  3. JUL 32025 Updated Airbase data reviewed and updated