Verkhnaya Zaimka is an air base in Russia located 34 km east of Nizhneangarsk.

Verkhnaya Zaimka
Summary
Airport typeAbandoned
LocationNizhneangarsk
Elevation AMSL1,539 ft / 469 m
Coordinates55°49′30″N 110°5′54″E / 55.82500°N 110.09833°E / 55.82500; 110.09833
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Verkhnaya Zaimka is located in Republic of Buryatia
Verkhnaya Zaimka
Verkhnaya Zaimka
Verkhnaya Zaimka is located in Russia
Verkhnaya Zaimka
Verkhnaya Zaimka
Verkhnaya Zaimka (Russia)
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Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
4,921 1,500

It is in a forested area; a perimeter circles the airfield, suggesting it may have had minor military use but not beyond the 1950s, when military facilities were being built to high standards.

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