Koshka Yavr Air Base
Daylight today(Aug 29, 2026, local time)
About 15h 50m 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 Koshka Yavr Air Base
Koshka Yavr is a Soviet Naval Aviation and Russian Naval Aviation reserve airfield in Murmansk Oblast, Russia located 25 km southeast of Zapolyarny and 83 km west of Murmansk. It was one of nine primary Arctic staging bases for the Tupolev Tu-22M (Backfire) bomber that was in service in the 1980s.
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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.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from Koshka Yavr Air Base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Koshka Yavr Air Base located?
Koshka Yavr Air Base is small airport located in Zapolyarnyj, Russia, at an elevation of 495 ft (151 m).
What time zone is Koshka Yavr Air Base in?
Koshka Yavr Air Base is in the Europe/Moscow time zone (UTC+03:00).
What is the magnetic variation at Koshka Yavr Air Base?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Koshka Yavr Air Base is approximately 17.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Koshka Yavr Air Base?
The nearest airport to Koshka Yavr Air Base is Murmashi Airfield (RU-0080), about 43.7 nm to the se, followed by Emperor Nicholas II Murmansk Airport and Vardø Airport, Svartnes.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Koshka Yavr Air Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.