[1][2][3] The base is home to the 696th Instructor Test Helicopter Regiment and the Aerobatic Team - Eagles, both as part of the 344th Centre for Combat use and Retraining of Flight Personnel of Army Aviation.

[4] It has in residence the 344th Center for Combat Employment and Retraining of Personnel of Army Aviation.

[5] The center operates the "Golden Eagles" combat helicopter aerobatic team.

The 696th Regiment tests all current models and modifications of Russian military helicopters.

Every year, the center hosts an "Open Day" for residents and guests of the city.