| 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1998 |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | Soviet Air Force 16th Air Army |
| Role | Air superiority |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Damgarten, GDR (until 1993) |
The 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Division was an Aviation Division of the Soviet Air Forces, active from 1942 to 1998. Originally activated in 1942 as the 258th Fighter Aviation Division from the Air Forces of the 14th Army, then the 258th Mixed Aviation Division 27.2.43; redesignated in accordance with NKO Decree No. 264 as the 1st Guards Composite Aviation Division от 24.08.43;[1] redesignated 16th Guards Fighter Aviation Division (16 GvIAD) 11 November 1944.