For freight planning, Akhtubinsk is a closed door: it is a Russian Ministry of Defence airfield in Astrakhan Oblast and home to the 929th State Flight Test Centre named for V. P. Chkalov (GLITs), the country's main establishment for testing military aircraft and weapons since 1948. No scheduled passenger or commercial cargo flights operate here; the runway serves test and evaluation sorties only. Forwarders handling the region route through Volgograd Gumrak (VOG), about 140 km to the north-west, or Astrakhan (ASF) further south — the nearest airports with real cargo handling.

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Where is Akhtubinsk Air Base located?▼

Akhtubinsk Air Base is located in Akhtubinsk, RU.

What is the elevation of Akhtubinsk Air Base?▼

Akhtubinsk Air Base is at an elevation of 15 meters (50 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

48.30850, 46.23650

15 m ü. NN

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Last updated: 22 June 2026

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Akhtubinsk Air Base

Akhtubinsk, RU · Regional Airport · 15 m ü. NN

CountryRU

CityAkhtubinsk

Elevation15 m

Lat48.3085

Lng46.2365

TimezoneUTC

TypeRegional Airport

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