ICAO Code | / |
Last Validated | May 2012 |
City | Zhetygen |
Position | 46°11'27"N 080°49'50"E |
Runway(s) | 09/27 |
Elevation | 1274 ft |
This is one of Kazakhstan's primary fighter bases. Situated north of Almaty.
The single runway has a north-south orientation. The build-up area is on the west side, as well as all the dispersals and shelters. The southwest ramp belongs to the border guard. On the large north western ramp, many aircraft can be found. The northern group is presumed stored, the operational aircraft use the southern part.
The exit road of Almaty Intl airport leads to a big roundabout, take the first exit onto Lavrenyov street. Follow this road through the suburbs. In the beginning there are many cross roads and traffic lights, but this thins out. After 40km you will reach the small village of Zhetygen and north of that is the base. Actually, the road just leads past it and leads nowhere basically.
Spot 2, 2012
600 Aviabasa | MiG-29A, MiG-29UB Su-24, Su-24MR |
КНБ (Border guards) | An-26 |
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