Kharasavey, RU 🇷🇺 Closed Airport
RU-10021
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RU-YAN
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Location: 71.238106° N, 66.920894° E
Continent: AS
Type: Closed Airport
Keywords: Аэропорт Харасавей Аэропорт Харасавэй USDH
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Circa 2022
Strategic Replacement and Military/Civilian Upgrade. The original, rudimentary airfield was not 'closed' in a traditional sense but was completely replaced by a new, modern, all-weather airport on-site. This was driven by two primary factors: 1) The need for a reliable, year-round transportation hub to support the massive development of the Kharasaveyskoye gas condensate field by Gazprom. 2) Russia's strategic goal of enhancing its military infrastructure and presence in the Arctic, creating a dual-use facility for both corporate logistics and Ministry of Defense operations.
The site is now an active, modern, and fully operational dual-use airport. The reconstruction project, largely completed by 2022-2023, resulted in a new facility featuring a paved, concrete runway approximately 2,650 meters (8,694 feet) long. This upgrade allows for year-round, all-weather operations and accommodates much larger transport aircraft, including the Ilyushin Il-76. The airport is now a key strategic asset operated jointly to serve the logistical needs of Gazprom's gas production and the operational requirements of the Russian Ministry of Defense, supporting Russia's Arctic military contingent.
The original Kharasavey airfield was a vital, yet basic, logistical hub for the initial exploration and development of the gas fields on the Yamal Peninsula's western coast. It primarily consisted of an unpaved or ice/snow runway, making operations highly seasonal and dependent on weather conditions. It was a critical lifeline for transporting rotational workers, geologists, essential supplies, and light equipment. The airfield primarily handled rugged, STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) capable Soviet-era aircraft such as the Antonov An-24/26, An-72/74, and heavy-lift helicopters like the Mil Mi-8 and Mi-26, which are well-suited for unprepared airstrips in harsh Arctic conditions.
The airport is not closed and therefore has no prospects for 'reopening'. It has been fundamentally rebuilt and is currently in a more advanced and active state than ever before. Future prospects are focused on increased operational capacity and traffic to support the full-scale production of the Kharasaveyskoye gas field and to serve as a forward operating base for military activities in the Arctic region. It is a permanent, strategic piece of infrastructure with no plans for closure.
Closed according to maps.aopa.ru