About 20 aircraft 72th Air Base BF Naval Aviation made a flight from the airfield to airfield Chernyahovsk Chkalovsk (near Kaliningrad) after completion of its major reconstruction, According bmpd.
celebrated, Chkalovsk airfield that is traditionally considered one of the main objects based combat aircraft in the Kaliningrad region.
Reconstruction of the airfield forces FSUE "Spetsstroy" was carried out with 2012 of the year. During the work on the runway (runway), taxiways and parking laid modern concrete coating. Now, the airport can receive all types of military and civil aircraft.
Improved runway allows for take-off to multiple aircraft. Significantly expanded opportunities to deploy aircraft, equipped with safety bars.
The works and modernization of drainage system. Besides, upgraded electricity network, lighting equipment and means of communication. The airfield provides accommodation for more than five types of aircraft.
The length of the runway with increased 2,6 to 3,1 km. At the airport it built up a new set of ground facilities.
At the time of reconstruction based on the Chkalovsky airfield aviation 72th base was relocated to the airport Chernyahovsk.
