Sabetta Terminal Construction Heliport

Project Completion and Redundancy. The heliport was a temporary logistical facility built specifically to support the initial construction phase of the Yamal LNG project and the Sabetta International Airport. Once the permanent airport became fully operational with its own helicopter handling facilities, this separate construction heliport became redundant and was decommissioned as planned.

The site has been fully absorbed into the larger infrastructure of the Sabetta International Airport (USDS) and the adjacent Yamal LNG plant. The specific helipads and any temporary structures associated with RU-1001 have been removed or repurposed. The land is now part of the airport's aprons, equipment staging areas, or general industrial zone supporting the ongoing operations of the airport and LNG terminal.

The Sabetta Terminal Construction Heliport was a critical piece of infrastructure during the early stages of the massive Yamal LNG project, one ofthe world's largest and most remote energy developments. Its primary role was to provide essential logistical support in a harsh Arctic environment before permanent infrastructure was in place. Operations included:
- **Personnel Transport:** Ferrying engineers, construction crews, and specialists to and from the remote site.
- **Cargo & Supply:** Transporting urgent, high-value, or lightweight equipment, spare parts, and supplies.
- **Medical Evacuation (Medevac):** Providing a vital link for emergency medical services for the large construction workforce.
- **Survey & Support:** Supporting aerial surveying, site inspection, and other construction-related activities.
It served as a lifeline that enabled year-round work on the project, overcoming the challenges of sea ice and the lack of land routes.

None. There are no plans or prospects for reopening this specific heliport. It was a temporary facility by design, and its functions have been permanently replaced by the modern, fully-equipped Sabetta International Airport (USDS), which is located at the same site and handles all current and future helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft operations for the region.