Syzran (air base)

The Syzran air base is a military airfield located near the city of Syzran in Samara Oblast, Russia. It is primarily known as a pilot training facility, specifically for helicopter pilots of the Russian Aerospace Forces. The base is home to the Syzran Higher Military Aviation School of Pilots ( филиал ВУНЦ ВВС "ВВА"), a branch of the Zhukovsky – Gagarin Air Force Academy. The school trains cadets to operate various types of military helicopters. The airfield's infrastructure includes runways, maintenance facilities, and training areas necessary for flight instruction and aircraft upkeep. Specific details about the units stationed at Syzran air base and operational tempo may vary due to military security considerations.