# Bovanenkovo Airport (BVJ)

> Bovanenkovo, RU · IATA: BVJ · ICAO: USDB · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BVJ` |
| ICAO | `USDB` |
| City | Bovanenkovo |
| Country | RU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 7 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 70.31528, 68.33361 |

## Description

On the Yamal Peninsula above the Arctic Circle, near 70°N, Bovanenkovo Airport (IATA BVJ, ICAO USDB) flies shift workers, equipment and mail to one of Russia's largest gas fields. Opened by Gazprom in 2012, it is a closed industrial company airport supporting development of the Bovanenkovo field rather than a public gateway. Rated Class B under Russian rules, it can accept helicopters, larger airliners and freighter aircraft, but cargo here moves solely for gas production, not for the open market. Independent shippers have no access; freight for the region travels via Gazprom's own supply chains or through Salekhard (SLY), the nearest civil airport. On the ground, the Obskaya–Bovanenkovo company railway — among the world's northernmost — provides the main land link.

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