Bassel Al-Assad International Airport / Khmeimim Air Base

Syria / al-Ladiqiyah / Jablah /
 military airbase, international airport
Used by Russian Army as base in Middle East Sphere.
618 Squadron [Mi-14,Ka-25,Ka-27] - Naval aviation (anti-submarine helicopters).

The Russian presence is enhanced in mid-September 2015 by four Su-30SM Flankers, twelve Su-25 Frogfoots, twelve Su-24 Fencers, some Mi-24 Hinds and Mi-17 Hips. The Russian detachment is concentrated on the northeast corner of the base.
With the absence of hardened shelters, the combat aircraft will probably be stationed at another base (or bases) in the near future.
Hmeymim Airbase: The Centerpiece of Russia’s Operation in Syria (PHOTO)

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmeimim_Air_Base
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassel_Al-Assad_International_Airport
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   35°24'6"N   35°56'58"E

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  • Khmeimim Russian Air Base, only accessible to Russian personnel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khmeimim_(air_base)