Greem Bell Air Base
About Greem Bell Air Base
Greem Bell is an airfield of the Russian Air Force in Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. It is located on Graham Bell Island in the Franz Josef Archipelago, 1372 km north of Khatanga, and is the northernmost airfield in Russia, at latitude 81°N. It is an ice airfield operational only during the winter months, roughly from the end of November to the beginning of March, and uses the internal callsign XLDG. Greem Bell Airfield was shut down in 1994, but re-opened in 2012.
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Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Greem Bell Air Base located?
Greem Bell Air Base is small airport located in Graham Bell Island, Russia, at an elevation of 30 ft (9 m).
What time zone is Greem Bell Air Base in?
Greem Bell Air Base is in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Greem Bell Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Greem Bell Air Base is approximately 48.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Greem Bell Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.