Still going strong, one of the three still flying An-2s for transport missions, operating from Lielvarde.
Andrey Nesvetaev
Since December 2022, four UH-60M Blackhawk helicopters have been delivered at Lielvarde Airbase.
Allied Command
In december 2022 the Latvian Air Force took the delivery of two indigenous produced Pelegrin Tarragon trainers. These aircraft will be operated by Macibu Centrs (Training Center) based at Lielvarde.
Latvian Air Force
Four Mi-17-1V were acquired for SAR duties from Riga and Lielvarde. In 2023 they are withdrawn from service.
Erik Frikke
Riga/Intl (EVRA) Skulte |
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RWY 18/36 POS 56°55'25"N 023°58'16"E ELEV 34 ft | |||
Eskadrila | Squadron | Aircraft Type(s) | Badge |
1 Aviacijas Eskadrila 1 Aviation Squadron |
Helikopteru Posms Helicopter Flight |
Mi-17-1V | |
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