What is the tower frequency at UDSG?

The tower frequency at Shirak is 120.6 MHz.

Does UDSG require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Shirak (Armenia).

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Shirak

Shirak (UDSG/LWN) serves Gyumri, Armenia. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (02/20). Field elevation is 5000 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UDSG
Name: Shirak
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 40.750401
Longitude: 43.859299
Elevation: 5000 ft
Country: Armenia
Municipality: Gyumri
IATA Code: LWN
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Yerevan
Distance from City: 4.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 02/20

Designation: 02/20
Dimensions: 10564 X 147
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NULL
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, NDB
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 120.600 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 128.700 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://www.aviation.am/eng/gorc/aeroport.htm
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Armenian General Department of Civil Aviation; coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 3 working days lead time.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 26954 AMD per tonne
Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 9664 AMD per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AMD
Remarks: Handling by Armenia International Airports or approved providers. Landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Armenian CAA.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 available at Zvartnots (Yerevan). Limited availability at Gyumri. Fuel quality meets international standards.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Zvartnots is the primary port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Electronic visa available.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. High-elevation airport at Gyumri requires attention to performance calculations. Airspace restrictions may apply near borders.

Alternates

LTCF

ICAO: LTCF
Name: Kars Harakani
Distance (NM): 35.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Visa on arrival available for eligible nationalities at Diyarbakir. e-Visa system recommended. Passport validity minimum 6 months required.

UDYZ

ICAO: UDYZ
Name: Zvartnots
Distance (NM): 43.7
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Zvartnots is the primary port of entry. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. Electronic visa available.

Airport Services

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Armenia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Flight plan must be filed 2 hours before departure
Landing Lead Time: 72 hours before flight

Private / GA Operations:

Landing permit required. Apply 72 hours in advance.

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Nearby Airports

UDLS Stepanavan Airport 28 NM LTCF Kars Harakani 36 NM UD21 Arzni Airport 42 NM UDYZ Zvartnots 44 NM LTCT I?d?r Airport 46 NM UDYE Erebuni Airport 47 NM UGTB Tbilisi International Airport 74 NM UBBA Akstafa Airport 74 NM

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at UDSG?: The tower frequency at Shirak is 120.6 MHz.
What fuel is available at UDSG?: Shirak offers Jet A-1.
Does UDSG require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Shirak (Armenia).
Does UDSG require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Shirak.

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