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{{Short description|Airport in Yerevan, Armenia}}
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'''Erebuni Airport''' ({{lang-hy|Էրեբունի օդանավակայան}}) {{Airport codes||UDYE}} is a [[military]] airport serving [[Yerevan]] and the country of [[Armenia]]. It is located {{convert|7.3|km|mi}} south of the center of Yerevan. At present, the airport is mostly operated by the military and is home to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of [[MiG-29]]s and [[Mi-24]] attack helicopters. Private firms do on occasion operate chartered helicopter flights inside the country and to the [[Commonwealth of Independent States|CIS]]. The airport is also home to a single [[Diamond DA40]] aircraft used by the local flying school.
'''Erebuni Airport''' ({{langx|hy|Էրեբունի օդանավակայան}}) {{Airport codes||UDYE}} is a [[military]] airport serving [[Yerevan]] and the country of [[Armenia]]. It is located {{convert|7.3|km|mi}} south of the center of Yerevan. At present, the airport is mostly operated by the military and is host to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of [[MiG-29]]s and [[Mi-24]] attack helicopters. Private firms do on occasion operate chartered helicopter flights inside the country and to the [[Commonwealth of Independent States|CIS]]. The airport is also home to a single [[Diamond DA40]] aircraft used by the local flying school.


==History==
==History==
The base was designed by architects L. Sh. Khristaforyan and R. G. Asratyan and design engineers E. N. Tosunyan and I. G. Baghramyan.
The base was designed by architects L. Sh. Khristaforian and R. G. Asratian and design engineers E. N. Tosunian and I. G. Baghramian.


In 1938, the 4th Voroshilov Aviation Squadron, part of the [[Transcaucasian Military District]], was based at the airfield, outfitted with I-15, I-16 and I-153 aircraft. In 1939, the 84th Fighter Aviation Regiment was created out of the squadron, which at the beginning of the Second World War served as the basis for the formation of two regiments.
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In November 2013, the Armenian government announced its intention to expand the space allotted to the [[Russian Air Force]] to house new administrative buildings, fuel-storage facilities, and helicopter landing pads to host a squadron of 18 attack helicopters.<ref>"[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20131121/184853115/Armenia-Says-Its-Ready-to-Host-Russian-Combat-Helicopters.html Armenia Says It's Ready to Host Russian Combat Helicopters]." ''[[RIA Novosti]]''. November 21, 2013. Retrieved on November 22, 2013.</ref> In January 2014, the press service of the Russian [[Southern Military District]] confirmed that a contingent of Mi-24P (Hind-F) attack helicopters, Mi-8MT and Mi-8SMV military transport helicopters would be deployed at Erebuni through the course of the year.<ref>"[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20140117/186629314/Russia-Forms-Helicopter-Squadron-for-Armenian-Base.html Russia Forms Helicopter Squadron for Armenian Base]." ''RIA Novosti''. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.</ref> The first batch of attack and transport helicopters, however, did not arrive until December 2015.<ref>"[http://sputniknews.com/military/20151221/1032081119/russia-military-base-armenia-helicopters.html Russia Reinforces Base in Armenia With Attack, Transport Helicopters]." ''Sputnik International''. December 21, 2015. Retrieved December 21, 2015.</ref>


The first (July 1941) was the 84th “A” Fighter Aviation Regiment, equipped with I-153s, dividing the 84th IAP into two parts. The 84th "A" Fighter Aviation Regiment became part of the 135th Mixed Air Division of the Trancaucasian Military District Air Force. It was subsequently redesignated the 348th Fighter Aviation Regiment.<ref>Анохин В. А., Быков М. Ю. Все истребительные авиаполки Сталина. Первая полная энциклопедия. — Научно-популярное издание. — М.: Яуза-пресс, 2014. — С. 333, 694, 179. — 944 с. — 1500 экз. — ISBN 978-5-9955-0707-9.</ref>
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==Incidents and accidents==

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On 4 November 2008, an [[Mi-24]] attack helicopter of the [[Armenian Air Force]] crashed as it was preparing for a training flight. Captain Arshak Nersisyan died in the accident.<ref>[http://www.a1plus.am/en/society/2008/11/4/16848 Military Helicopter Accident]." ''A1+''. November 4, 2008.</ref>
The second was (July 30, 1941) was the second 84th “A” fighter Aviation Regiment (also made up of I-153s), separate from the 84th IAP. It was redesignated the 101st Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment.<ref>Анохин В. А., Быков М. Ю. Все истребительные авиаполки Сталина. Первая полная энциклопедия. — Научно-популярное издание. — М.: Яуза-пресс, 2014. — С. 333, 694, 179. — 944 с. — 1500 экз. — ISBN 978-5-9955-0707-9.</ref>

The 84th Fighter Aviation Regiment was dissolved on December 24, 1942.

After Armenia's independence, to help redress its relative military weaknesses compared to Azerbaijan and Turkey, on 16 March 1995 it signed a treaty with Russia giving the latter a 25-year-long military presence in Armenia. On 27 September 1996 a succeeding agreement was signed which authorized the establishment of Russian aviation bases at [[Gyumri]] and Yerevan. Russian aviation forces in Armenia comprise 18 MiG-29 fighters of the 426th Fighter Squadron<ref>Warfare.ru (Undated). [http://warfare.be/?catid=255&linkid=1600 MIG-29/MIG-35 Fulcrum Counter-Air Fighter]. Retrieved 16 February 2008.</ref> and the 700th Air Traffic Control Center, both at the 3624th Air Base at Erebuni Airport outside Yerevan.<ref>Anon. (22 May 2007). "[http://www.kommersant.com/p766827/Russia,_military_bases/ Russian Military Bases] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090220124538/http://kommersant.com/p766827/Russia,_military_bases|date=20 February 2009}}". ''Kommersant Vlast''. Retrieved 29 December 2007.</ref> Russian fighter aircraft arrived in four separate batches: five MiG-29s on 16 December 1998, five on 26 February 1999, four more on 18 June and the final four on 22 October 1999.<ref>Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the People’s Republic of China. (Undated). {{cite web|url=http://www.azerbembassy.org.cn/eng/back_chron.html|title=Chronology of the Armenian aggression|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080409013401/http://www.azerbembassy.org.cn/eng/back_chron.html |archive-date=9 April 2008}}''. Retrieved 29 December 2007.</ref>

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In November 2013, the Armenian government announced its intention to expand the space allotted to the [[Russian Air Force]] to house new buildings, fuel-storage facilities, and helicopter landing pads to host a squadron of 18 attack helicopters.<ref>"[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20131121/184853115/Armenia-Says-Its-Ready-to-Host-Russian-Combat-Helicopters.html Armenia Says It's Ready to Host Russian Combat Helicopters]." ''[[RIA Novosti]]''. November 21, 2013. Retrieved on November 22, 2013.</ref> In January 2014, the press service of the Russian [[Southern Military District]] confirmed that a contingent of Mi-24P (Hind-F) attack helicopters, Mi-8MT and Mi-8SMV military transport helicopters would be deployed at Erebuni through the course of the year.<ref>"[http://en.ria.ru/military_news/20140117/186629314/Russia-Forms-Helicopter-Squadron-for-Armenian-Base.html Russia Forms Helicopter Squadron for Armenian Base]." ''RIA Novosti''. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.</ref>

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==Incidents==
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On 4 November 2008, an [[Mi-24]] attack helicopter of the [[Armenian Air Force]] crashed as it was preparing for a training flight. Captain Arshak Nersisyan died in the accident.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://en.a1plus.am/16848.html|title=MILITARY HELICOPTER ACCIDENT|website=en.a1plus.am|language=en-US|access-date=2018-12-23}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Armenia|Aviation}}
{{Portal|Aviation|Transport}}
* [[List of airports in Armenia]]
* [[List of the busiest airports in Armenia]]
* [[Military of Armenia]]
* [[Military of Armenia]]
* [[Transport in Armenia]]


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927224848/http://www.aviation.am/eng/gorc/aeroport.htm Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia] (official site)
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20070927224848/http://www.aviation.am/eng/gorc/aeroport.htm Department of Civil Aviation of Armenia] (official site)
*{{WAD|UDYE}}


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Latest revision as of 00:40, 2 November 2024

Erebuni Airport
Russian MiG-29s at Erebuni
Summary
Airport typeMilitary
OwnerArmenian Air Force
OperatorRussian Air Force
LocationYerevan
Elevation AMSL2,955 ft / 901 m
Coordinates40°07′42″N 44°28′22″E / 40.12833°N 44.47278°E / 40.12833; 44.47278
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
03/21 8,694 2,650 Asphalt
Source: armats.com[1]

Erebuni Airport (Armenian: Էրեբունի օդանավակայան) (ICAO: UDYE) is a military airport serving Yerevan and the country of Armenia. It is located 7.3 kilometres (4.5 mi) south of the center of Yerevan. At present, the airport is mostly operated by the military and is host to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of MiG-29s and Mi-24 attack helicopters. Private firms do on occasion operate chartered helicopter flights inside the country and to the CIS. The airport is also home to a single Diamond DA40 aircraft used by the local flying school.

History

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The base was designed by architects L. Sh. Khristaforian and R. G. Asratian and design engineers E. N. Tosunian and I. G. Baghramian.

In 1938, the 4th Voroshilov Aviation Squadron, part of the Transcaucasian Military District, was based at the airfield, outfitted with I-15, I-16 and I-153 aircraft. In 1939, the 84th Fighter Aviation Regiment was created out of the squadron, which at the beginning of the Second World War served as the basis for the formation of two regiments.

The first (July 1941) was the 84th “A” Fighter Aviation Regiment, equipped with I-153s, dividing the 84th IAP into two parts. The 84th "A" Fighter Aviation Regiment became part of the 135th Mixed Air Division of the Trancaucasian Military District Air Force. It was subsequently redesignated the 348th Fighter Aviation Regiment.[2]

The second was (July 30, 1941) was the second 84th “A” fighter Aviation Regiment (also made up of I-153s), separate from the 84th IAP. It was redesignated the 101st Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment.[3]

The 84th Fighter Aviation Regiment was dissolved on December 24, 1942.

After Armenia's independence, to help redress its relative military weaknesses compared to Azerbaijan and Turkey, on 16 March 1995 it signed a treaty with Russia giving the latter a 25-year-long military presence in Armenia. On 27 September 1996 a succeeding agreement was signed which authorized the establishment of Russian aviation bases at Gyumri and Yerevan. Russian aviation forces in Armenia comprise 18 MiG-29 fighters of the 426th Fighter Squadron[4] and the 700th Air Traffic Control Center, both at the 3624th Air Base at Erebuni Airport outside Yerevan.[5] Russian fighter aircraft arrived in four separate batches: five MiG-29s on 16 December 1998, five on 26 February 1999, four more on 18 June and the final four on 22 October 1999.[6]

In November 2013, the Armenian government announced its intention to expand the space allotted to the Russian Air Force to house new buildings, fuel-storage facilities, and helicopter landing pads to host a squadron of 18 attack helicopters.[7] In January 2014, the press service of the Russian Southern Military District confirmed that a contingent of Mi-24P (Hind-F) attack helicopters, Mi-8MT and Mi-8SMV military transport helicopters would be deployed at Erebuni through the course of the year.[8]

Incidents

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On 4 November 2008, an Mi-24 attack helicopter of the Armenian Air Force crashed as it was preparing for a training flight. Captain Arshak Nersisyan died in the accident.[9]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "armats.com - eAIP Armenia". Archived from the original on 2014-05-17. Retrieved 2016-04-05.
  2. ^ Анохин В. А., Быков М. Ю. Все истребительные авиаполки Сталина. Первая полная энциклопедия. — Научно-популярное издание. — М.: Яуза-пресс, 2014. — С. 333, 694, 179. — 944 с. — 1500 экз. — ISBN 978-5-9955-0707-9.
  3. ^ Анохин В. А., Быков М. Ю. Все истребительные авиаполки Сталина. Первая полная энциклопедия. — Научно-популярное издание. — М.: Яуза-пресс, 2014. — С. 333, 694, 179. — 944 с. — 1500 экз. — ISBN 978-5-9955-0707-9.
  4. ^ Warfare.ru (Undated). MIG-29/MIG-35 Fulcrum Counter-Air Fighter. Retrieved 16 February 2008.
  5. ^ Anon. (22 May 2007). "Russian Military Bases Archived 20 February 2009 at the Wayback Machine". Kommersant Vlast. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
  6. ^ Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the People’s Republic of China. (Undated). "Chronology of the Armenian aggression". Archived from the original on 9 April 2008.. Retrieved 29 December 2007.
  7. ^ "Armenia Says It's Ready to Host Russian Combat Helicopters." RIA Novosti. November 21, 2013. Retrieved on November 22, 2013.
  8. ^ "Russia Forms Helicopter Squadron for Armenian Base." RIA Novosti. January 17, 2014. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  9. ^ "MILITARY HELICOPTER ACCIDENT". en.a1plus.am. Retrieved 2018-12-23.
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