Menzelinsk Airport

Menzelinsk is an airport in Russia located 3 km west of Menzelinsk, in the Kama river valley. It is a civilian airfield with small tarmac.

Menzelinsk
Summary
Airport typePublic
LocationMenzelinsk
Elevation AMSL322 ft / 98 m
Coordinates55°43′12″N 053°3′36″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
02 / 20 4,101 1,250 Asphalt

Menzelinsk drop zone

Menzelinsk airport is currently known as Menzelinsk drop zone. It operate two turboprop aircraft -- L-410 and An-28, and a number of smaller aircraft, like An-2. There is a hotel, canteen, rent and a heated packing rooms.

The first parachute jump can be performed with static-line Soviet parachute D-6, or a modern free-fall tandem jump. There is an Accelerated Free Fall program to advance and a series of special courses for Tandem Masters, AFF instructors and wingsuit instructors.

Landing area for parachuting is 1700×800 meters.

World Championships 2010

World parachuting championships 2010 in formation skydiving, canopy formation and artistic events (freestyle and freefly) will be held from 29 July to 5 August 2010.[1]

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