Chebenki (air base)

Chebenki
IATA: none – ICAO: none
Summary
Airport type		Military
Operator		Russian Air Force
Location		Orenburg
Elevation AMSL		400 ft / 122 m
Coordinates		51°58′0″N 055°33′0″E / 51.966667°N 55.55°E / 51.966667; 55.55Coordinates: 51°58′0″N 055°33′0″E / 51.966667°N 55.55°E / 51.966667; 55.55
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
	ft	m
	8,202	2,500	Concrete

Chebenki (also given as Cheben'ki, Orenburg Northeast, and Dmitrievka) is an air base in Russia located 38 km northeast of Orenburg. It has reveted areas for 15 fighters, 8 large aircraft, and considerable tarmac space.

The base is served by 118 OVE (118th Independent Helicopter Squadron) flying Mi-6 and Mi-8 helicopters. The base has had an Su-17 and MiG-23 attack aircraft presence during the Cold War.

The base is now used as storage for unused aircraft and helicopters.