Small airport · Kurilsk, Russia
Burevestnik Airport
Burevestnik (also Iturup; Japanese: 天寧飛行場, Tennei-hikōjō) (IATA: BVV, ICAO: UHSB) 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. Its IATA code is BVV. Its ICAO code is UHSB. It has 1 runway, longest 7,808 ft (concrete). Elevation 79 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Kurilsk, Russia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BVV |
| ICAO code | UHSB |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 7,808 ft (concrete) |
| Elevation | 79 ft |
| Coordinates | 44.9200° N, 147.6220° E |
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What Burevestnik Airport is known for
Burevestnik (also Iturup; Japanese: 天寧飛行場, Tennei-hikōjō) (IATA: BVV, ICAO: UHSB) 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Burevestnik Airport?
Burevestnik (also Iturup; Japanese: 天寧飛行場, Tennei-hikōjō) (IATA: BVV, ICAO: UHSB) 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.
What is the airport code for Burevestnik Airport?
Burevestnik Airport — its IATA code is BVV and its ICAO code is UHSB.
Where is Burevestnik Airport located?
Burevestnik Airport serves Kurilsk, Russia. Its coordinates are 44.9200° N, 147.6220° E.
How high is Burevestnik Airport?
Burevestnik Airport sits at 79 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#34959
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burevestnik_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.