Alakurtti (air base)
Alakurtti Air Base is a former naval air base in Murmansk Oblast, Russia located 3 km northwest of Alakurtti. It was serviced by the 4th Naval Bomber Regiment (Sukhoi Su-24) and 485 OVP (485th Independent Helicopter Regiment) flying (Mil Mi-24 and Mil Mi-8).
| Alakurtti | |||||||
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| Alakurtti, Murmansk Oblast in Russia | |||||||
Alakurtti Shown within Murmansk Oblast Alakurtti Alakurtti (Russia) | |||||||
| Coordinates | 66°58′24″N 030°20′42″E | ||||||
| Type | Air Base | ||||||
| Site information | |||||||
| Owner | Ministry of Defence | ||||||
| Operator | Russian Navy | ||||||
| Site history | |||||||
| Built | 1940 | ||||||
| In use | 1940 - 2014 | ||||||
| Airfield information | |||||||
| Elevation | 164 metres (538 ft) AMSL | ||||||
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