It is located  south of the center of Yerevan. At present, the airport is mostly operated by the military and is host to the Russian 3624th Air Base and hosts a squadron of MiG-29s and Mi-24 attack helicopters.
The airport's location south of Yerevan's center is notable. At present, it is primarily managed by the military and serves as the base for Russia's 3624th Air Base, hosting a unit of advanced aircraft, including MiG-29s and Mi-24 helicopters.