Rtishchevo (air base)
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Rtishchevo is an air base in Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

 located 6 km northwest of Rtishchevo
Rtishchevo
Rtishchevo is a town in Saratov Oblast, Russia, located west of Saratov. Population: The village of Rtishchevo was first mentioned in 1666; the modern settlement was built near Rtishchevo railway station in 1871. It was granted town status in 1920....

. It is a former L-410
L-410
The Let L-410 Turbolet is a twin-engined short-range transport aircraft, manufactured by the Czech aircraft manufacturer LET, mostly used for passenger transport. Since 1969 more than 1100 airframes have been produced.-Development:...

 training base. Very few structures exist near the airfield.

Michael Holm's data as of 2011 appears to suggest that Rtischchevo as of 1990 was home to the 666th Training Aviation Regiment of the Balashov
Balashov
Balashov is a town in Saratov Oblast, Russia, located on the Khopyor River. Population: Town status was granted to it in 1780.It was home to Balashov air base....

 Higher Military Aviation School for Pilots, subordinated to the Air Forces of the Volga-Ural Military District.
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