🛰 Optical Analysis (Sentinel-2 · 10m)
Kaliningrad Chkalovsk airfield shows moderate activity with approximately 12 aircraft present on aprons and taxiways. Runways are clear, and no significant new construction or unusual activity is observed. The aircraft count is consistent with routine operations for the known unit.
Approximately 12 aircraft visible on aprons and taxiways. Appears to be a mix of fighter/bomber sized airframes, consistent with Su-24/Su-30SM types.
Scattered vehicles observed near hangars and support buildings.
📊 Activity Trend (13 observations)
⚠ Threat Assessment
Strike aircraft within 15-min flight time of Estonian airspace. Su-24 carries Kh-31 anti-ship missiles.
Site Profile
- Tier
- T1 — Direct border threat (<200km)
- Unit / Equipment
- Naval aviation — Su-24M/MR, Su-30SM
- Branch
- Baltic Fleet Naval Aviation
- Military District
- Western Military District
- Distance to Estonia
- ~290 km to Saaremaa
- Center
- 54.7666°N, 20.3969°E
📋 History
Active since Soviet era. Modernized 2016 with Su-30SM multi-role fighters. Hosted nuclear-capable aircraft exercises.
🔍 OSINT Indicators
Satellite imagery frequently shows 12-16 fighter aircraft on apron. Flight activity correlates with Baltic Fleet exercises.
📡 Nearby Activity (48h)
| Time | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-20 14:32 | ? | MMSI 2.732421e+08, 0.0kt, 67km away |
| 2026-03-20 14:32 | ? | MMSI 2.7341887e+08, 0.0kt, 67km away |