Private Jet Charter | Petrozavodsk Airport (PES)
Petrozavodsk Airport, or PES to the IATA and ULPB to the ICAO, is a joint civil-military airport in Russia's northwestern Republic of Karelia. It serves primarily small airlines. There is one runway: 01/19, which is 8,202 feet (concrete).
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Airport history
PES originated as a Soviet military interceptor base, with Sukhoi Su-15 aircraft based there during the 1960s and 1970. Moreover, during the 1970s, the base was home to the 991st Fighter Aviation Regiment (991 IAP), flying the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25, also known as the "Foxbat" aircraft. Following the breakup of the Soviet Union, the 159th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment transferred to the base from Poland in 1992-1993 after leaving the 4th Air Army.
Airport location
The airport is located 7.5 miles northwest of Petrozavodsk in Besovets, Shuya Rural Settlement.
Airport facts
- The 159th Guards Fighter Aviation Regiment remains at PES today, flying the Sukhoi-Su35S as part of the 105th Guards Mixed Aviation Division, 6th Air and Air Defence Forces Army.
- The Ministry of Economic Development of the Republic of Karelia operates PES.
- PES features a VIP lounge, offering personal service, priority boarding, and more.
- The FBOs at PES are Euro Jet Intercontinental and Streamline OPS.
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