Povorino (air base)

Povorino Air Base is a military airfield located near Povorino, Voronezh Oblast, Russia. The base is situated approximately 5 kilometers northeast of the town. During the Cold War, it served as a significant operational base. Information regarding its current operational status and unit composition is often limited and subject to change. Historical reports suggest it has hosted fighter aircraft units, potentially including MiG-21 and MiG-23 models. Its specific role within the modern Russian Aerospace Forces remains a matter of open-source intelligence and analysis.