Bovanenkovo Airport (USDB)
Medium airport · Bovanenkovo, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia
Airport data
| Name | Bovanenkovo Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | USDB |
| IATA | BVJ |
| Elevation | 24 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 70°18'55" E 68°20'1" 70.31528, 68.33361 |
| Location | Bovanenkovo, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 8,698 ft (2651 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10H/28H | 722 ft (220 m) | 59 ft | ASP | No |
Bovanenkovo Airport at a glance
Bovanenkovo Airport is a medium airport in Bovanenkovo, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, known to airline systems as BVJ. The field elevation of 24 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at USDB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 8,698 ft (2651 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for USDB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bovanenkovo Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sabetta International Airport | USDA | 169 km (91 NM) |
| Amderma Airport | ULDD | 264 km (143 NM) |
| Vorkuta Sovetskiy Air Base | RU-9129 | 356 km (192 NM) |
| Vorkuta Airport | UUYW | 359 km (194 NM) |
| Yamburg Airport | USMQ | 372 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bovanenkovo Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 24 ft field elevation of Bovanenkovo Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 255 airports and airfields we list for Russia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bovanenkovo Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bovanenkovo Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bovanenkovo Airport is USDB, and its IATA code is BVJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bovanenkovo Airport above sea level?
Bovanenkovo Airport sits at an elevation of 24 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bovanenkovo Airport located?
The airport lies at 70.3153, 68.3336 — in Bovanenkovo, Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug, Russia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sabetta International Airport, about 169 km away.
Does USDB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for USDB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bovanenkovo Airport?
Bovanenkovo Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 8,698 ft (2651 m) with a CON surface.