Borovtsy Air Base

Borovitsy

Borovitsy is an air base in Belarus, located 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) northwest of Polotsk. It has a sprawling taxiway area and pads for about 40 aircraft. During the Soviet era, it was home to the 24th Guards Military Transport Aviation Regiment 1946-1956, but by the 1980s it was served only by the 276th Independent Helicopter Regiment flying Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters.