BVJ Airport (Bovanenkovo Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

On the Yamal Peninsula above the Arctic Circle, near 70 degrees north, 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, never for the open market. Independent shippers have no access, and since 2022 Western sanctions against Russia together with reciprocal airspace closures mean consignments from the EU, Switzerland or the United States into a Gazprom development project are generally neither bookable nor permissible for European forwarders. Traffic that is legally possible moves through Gazprom's own supply chain or via Salekhard (SLY), the nearest civil airport. On the ground the Obskaya–Bovanenkovo company railway, among the world's northernmost, is the only through land link.

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What is the IATA code of Bovanenkovo Airport?▼

The IATA code of Bovanenkovo Airport is BVJ. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Bovanenkovo Airport located?▼

Bovanenkovo Airport is located in Bovanenkovo, RU.

What is the ICAO code of Bovanenkovo Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Bovanenkovo Airport is USDB. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Bovanenkovo Airport?▼

Bovanenkovo Airport is at an elevation of 7 meters (24 ft) above sea level.

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