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Small airport

Burevestnik Airport

IATA BVVICAO UHSB🇷🇺 Kurilsk
Coordinates
44.9200°N, 147.6220°E
Elevation
79 ft (24 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
RU-SAK
Time zone
Ust-Nera(UTC+10:00)
Magnetic variation
9° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:05
Sunrise
04:40
Sunset
19:52
Civil dusk
20:28

About 15h 12m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Burevestnik Airport

Burevestnik Airport

Burevestnik is a military air base on Iturup Island, Russia, establishing Soviet/Russian presence on the disputed South Kuril Islands with the largest airfield in the region. It is also the former Soviet Union's most remote interceptor base. An Army helicopter combat support squadron was also stationed at the airfield in the early 1980s, providing limited fire support and transport capability. Burevestnik's communications and logistics were tied to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and supplies were flown in weekly on Antonov An-12 aircraft.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

UHSB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 327,808 ft / 2,380 mConcreteUnlitOpen

Airlines & destinations

Airlines (1)
Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Burevestnik Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Burevestnik Airport?

The ICAO code for Burevestnik Airport is UHSB, and its IATA code is BVV.

Where is Burevestnik Airport located?

Burevestnik Airport is small airport located in Kurilsk, Russia, at an elevation of 79 ft (24 m).

How many runways does Burevestnik Airport have?

Burevestnik Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 7,808 ft / 2,380 m.

Which airlines fly to Burevestnik Airport?

Airlines historically serving Burevestnik Airport include Sat Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Burevestnik Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Burevestnik Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Burevestnik Airport in?

Burevestnik Airport is in the Asia/Ust-Nera time zone (UTC+10:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Burevestnik Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Burevestnik Airport is approximately 9° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Burevestnik Airport?

The nearest airport to Burevestnik Airport is Iturup Airport (ITU), about 24.7 nm to the ne.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Burevestnik Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.