ODE - 4059

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: NGA Records (Formerly NIMA)
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP78T05693A000300030031-3
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: T
• Document Page Count: 11
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 25, 2007
• Sequence Number: 31
• Publication Date: September 17, 1957
• Content Type: REPORT

ODE - 4059 PAR-189-57
DATE OF INFO: 10 September 1957 17 September 1957
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I - ODE - 4059 arrived at M n 16 September 1957 at 1605.
2. Photography is of excellent qiality except for a few small areas of
limited cloud cover. No malfunction.
SUMMARY:
This preliminary study confirms the existence Of a major guided missile
test facility which contains at least fourteen separate launching areas. it
reports a large communication center and several major industrial com-
plexes, one of which reportedly is en'~~I!ed in urai ium
ing, and another in the production of heavy water. Ten major airfields are
repoi;ted, two of which are new and still under construction with a total air-
craft count of Z70 fighters, 68 bombers, 17 transports, and 17 helicopters.
Thirteen airfields of secondary importance are also reported and several
smaller sod fields -,-,ere noted.
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The range head for the Kapustin Yar Missile Test Range covers
approximately 1600 square miles beginning roughly at a N-S line through
Kapustin Yar (480341N - 45045'E) and extending eastward some forty-five
miles. The area is well served by air facilities, roads, rail spurs, and
power transmission lines. A maze of separate launching installations, static
and component test facilities, distinctive storage areas, and support activities
were observed throughout the area. At least fourteen separate and distinctive
launch areas, each of which possibly serve a separate missile system, were
visible. Included among these was a typical MOSCOW SAM Site, (herringbone
configuration) complete with YO-YO and several unusual storare areas.
The entire area is marked by a complex network . buried ground scars, communication and instrumentation units, distinctive storage
facilities, and housing and administration areas.
None of the launch areas resembled those seen at Tyura Tat-' a id no
installation resembli .,Mozhaysk was observed.
It should be , oted that the range head area extends North and South
beyond the limits of large scale photo coverage. The small scale of tracker
coverage precluded interpretation of i stallatio s visible on the far oblique.
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a. MINERAL'NYYE VODY AIRFIELD
440141N - 430064E (LO 505-506)
One sod runway, NW/SE, 5800 by 150 feet. Aircraft observed:
10 CAB, 8 COACH/CRATE.
4. VLADIMIROVKA AIRFIELD
48'18'N - 46009-E
One concrete runway, ~NW/SE,approximatelY 7000 by 200 feet. A
large f enced area, probably for weapons loading, is entered by taxiway'. Large
shop buildings~ of a type not normally associated with USSR airfields, are also
I ocated at the airfield. Aircraft observed: 7 BULL, 6 BADGER, 42 probable
BEAGLE, 12 unidentified fighters, Z CAB, and 6 unidentified aircraft.
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5. RUSTAVI COMPLEX
41'33'N - 45'03'E
This area includes the RUSTAVI METALLURGICAL WORKS, the
RUSTAVI NITROGEN PLANT, and the RUSTAVI THERMr_"I-9&VAqN.W--P@"Vt.
and is covered by excellent photography.
a. RUSTAVI
This communication center is located just southeast of RUSTAVI
and contains extensive antenna arrays and a secure building area. The entire
area is covered by excellent photography.
6. KPLASNOVODSK COMPLEX
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KRASNOVODSK is covered by excellent photography and includes a large
petroleum refinery, oil storage facilities, a rail terminus, and port facilities.
Extensive anti-aircraft defenses and one large electronics site are loclited in
the area.
a. KRASNOVODSK AIRFIELD
,400031N - 52059-E
One concrete runway, NIS, 11 by 270 feet, and one concrete
runway, NIS, 3300 270
feet. Aircraft observed: 2 BULL, 2 BEAGLE,
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One concrete runway, NW/SE, approximately 5600 feet long (on far
oblique). Airfield has double chevron scramble strips at each end and a
parallel taxiway. Aircraft observed: 28 unidentified fighters.
8. BEK-DASH AIRFIELD
41034'N - 52032'E
One blacktop runway, NIS, approximately 7000 feet long (on oblique).
The airfield is located 1. 5 NM east of .BFK-DASH and has only the runway
completed. No facilities or aircraft were visible.
9.' AKHTYUBA AIRFIELD
48017'N - 46013-E
One concrete runway E/W, 7000 by 200 feet. Only limited ground
facilities are e,,ident. Airfield is adjacent to VLADIMIROVKA Airfield.
Aircraft observed; 9 probable BEAGLE.
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10. GUR'YEV
47 0 07'N - 51055'E
Scattered to heavy cloud cover obscures portions of city and
surrounding areas.
11. STAVROPOL COMPLEX
45003'N - 41'59'E
The city of STAVROPOL and the surrounding area is covered by
excellent photography. Complex contains various industries (some under con-
struction) and a small rail repair shop and yards.
a. STAVROPOL AIRFIELD
45002'N - 42001E
Sod landing area, E/W 4ZOO by 2200 feet. Aircraft observed:
7 COLT, 10 probable CREEK.
b. STAVROPOL AIRFIELD, WEST
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Sod landing area, ~ENE/WSW, approximately 6700 by 1000 feet.
Aircraft observed: 5 CREEK, 4 ?
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c. NEW AIRFIELD UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEAR STAVROPOL
45006-N - 4200611E
This airfield is located approximately five nautical miles northeast
of STAVROPOL. The runway is oriented NE/SW and is approximately 8200
feet long. POL facilities are also under construction. A fenced barracks area
is located adjacent to the fielo-
12. ARMAVIR AIRFIELD
44058'N - 41 0 07'8
Concrete runway, approximately 6000 feet long (on far oblique),
Runway has parallel taxiways and hardstands. There are two POL storage
areas and one possible ammu i nition storage area adjacent to the field.
13. NEVINNOMYSSK COMPLEX
44038'N - 41 0 57'E
This city and the surrounding area is covered by excellent photography,
a. NEVINNOMYSSK AIRFIELD
44040'N - 41055'E
Construction activity is taking place on runway and adjacent areas.
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14. PYATIGORSK AIRFIELD
44003-N - 43001'.E
Sod landing area, WNW/ESE, :00 by 1600 feet. Aircraft observed:
?
15. MOZDOK AIRFIELD
43 0 47'N - 44034'E
? :00 by 230 feet with concrete taxiways,
a parallel parking ramp, and POL storage facilities. Aircraft observed:
50 BULL.
16, GUDERMES AIRFIELD
430241N - 460061E
One blacktop runway, NE/SW, length over 5000 feet (on far oblique).
GUDERMES. Aircraft observed:
Airfield is located two nautical miles north of 7 unidentified fighters, and 15 other unidentified aircraft.
17. GROZNYY COMPLEX
43020'N - 450421E
GROZNYY,which is covered by excellent photography, contains rail-
road classification yards, heavy industry, and an extensive petroleum
industry.
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a. GROZNYY AIRFIELD
43022'N - 45'38"E
Sod landing area, NW/SE, 9400 by 4000 feet. Aircraft observed:
61 liaison aircraft.
b. GROZNYY NORTH AIRFIELD
43'211N - 45'40-E
Sod landing area, WNW/ESE, 5000 by 3300 feet. Ten possible
aircraft were observed.
c. GROZNYY EAST AIRFIELD
43017'N - 45046-E
One concrete runway, E/W, 6400 by 200 feet, and one concrete
runway, E/W, 3200 by 200 feet, with a 3200 foot packed earth extensign.
Airfield has small servicing and repair facilities and ammunition storage.
Aircraft observed; I BEAGLE, 25 FRESCO, 1 CREEK, I COLT.
d. GROZNYY/GOYTY AIRFIELD
43010'N 45043'E
Sod landing area, E/W, 8000 by 4000 feet. Airfield is located
8. 5 nautical miles south of ?
CREEK.
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18. TBILISI COMPLEX
41'42'N - 44'45-E
This city and surrounding area is covered by excellent photography.
a. TBILISI/ORKHEVI AIRFIELD
?1 - 44'57 -E
41 One ? - runway, NW/SE, 8000 ? 200 feet. There is a new
administration building under construction. Aircraft observed: 9 COACH/
CRATE, 12 CAB, 6 CREEK, I ? HOUND.
b. TBILISI/VAZlANI Airfield
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? concrete runway, WNW/ESE, 11 . 11 feet. Aircraft
observed~ 13 BEAGLE, 74 ? I CREEK, 4 HARE,
c. TBILISI/SOGANLUG AIRFIELD
41 0 39'N - 440561E
? 11 by 230 feet. Aircraft
d, TBILISI/SANDAR AIRFIELD
One concrete runway, ENE/WSW, 6400 by 165 feet, and one con,
3100 by 250 feet. Aircraft observed: 59 FRESCO
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19. GYUMUSH
40'23-N - 440371E
The GYUMUSH area and the G !UMUSH Hydroelectric Power Plant
are covered by excellent photography.
0 0 111N - 44030-E
This city and surrounding area is covered bVk- ~ell
a, YEREVAN/YEGVARD AIRFIELD
Two packed earth runways, one NIS and NEISW, each 3400 by
270 feet. One balloon was observed.
b. YEREVAN AIRFIELD
.40'07'N - 44'28-E
One concrete runway, NNEISSW, 7ZOO by ZZO feet. Aircraft
observed- 27 FRESCO, 3 COACH/CRATE, 3 CAB, 2 COLT, I CREEK,