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Shirak (UDSG/LWN) — Gyumri, Armenia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 02:00–14:00 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 02:00–14:00 UTC
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 127.700
- Runways
- 02/20
- Elevation
- 5,000 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
3/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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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: UDDD
- Timezone: Asia/Yerevan
- Distance from City: 5.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 02/20
- Designation: 02/20
- Dimensions: 10564 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt/Concrete
- PCN: 66/F/C/W/T
- Lighting: CAT I approach lights 900m RWY 02, PAPI left both ends (3.0° RWY 02, 3.5° RWY 20), centre line lights, edge lights HIRL, threshold lights green
- NAVAIDs: DVOR/DME GRM 113.4 MHz, ILS CAT I RWY 02 (LOC IGM 110.3 MHz, GP 335.0 MHz), MM RWY 02
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 02, DVOR/DME RWY 02, RNP RWY 20 (LNAV/VNAV), RNAV (GNSS) RWY 20, RNAV (GNSS) RWY 02
- Remarks: RWY slope 0.56%. THR 02 elev 4941 ft, THR 20 elev 5000 ft. TORA/ASDA/LDA 3220m both directions. TODA 3420m RWY 02, 3370m RWY 20. RESA 150x100m both ends.
Frequencies
- Tower: 127.700 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 129.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 127.700 MHz
- ATIS: 128.700 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
02:00
–
14:00
Tuesday
02:00
–
14:00
Wednesday
02:00
–
14:00
Thursday
02:00
–
14:00
Friday
02:00
–
14:00
Saturday
02:00
–
14:00
Sunday
02:00
–
14:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: ATS/Tower 06:00-18:00 local (02:00-14:00 UTC). Overtime on request. MET Office H24. ARFF CAT 6. Coordinator: Operation Shift Manager, Tel +374 93600571 / +374 10493000 ext 7279.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +374 31241300
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +374 31222158
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://armats.am
- Remarks: Fax: +374 31240958. AFS: UDSGYDYD. Ground handling: Airbacker +374 44320330.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Landing permit may be required for non-scheduled flights.
Customs
- Open: 02:00
- Close: 14:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs and immigration 06:00-18:00 local (02:00-14:00 UTC). Port of entry. Health and sanitation same hours. No overtime availability indicated in eAIP.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 6.00 EUR per metric ton MTOW, minimum 50 EUR. Night surcharge 20%.
- Parking Fee: 0.60 EUR per metric ton MTOW per 24 hours (first 2.5 hours free)
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Passenger fee 20.00 EUR per departing pax. DCS surcharge 1.10 EUR per departing pax. Terminal navigation charge included in landing fee.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-03
- Remarks: Single truck, 22,000L capacity, 700L/min flow rate. Available 06:00-18:00 UTC. Not all fuel cards accepted — confirm availability in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport, port of entry. Landing permit may be required for non-scheduled flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No cargo handling. No helicopter landing area. Training flights require ATS permission. Aerodrome reference code 4D. Airport operates 06:00-18:00 local (02:00-14:00 UTC). No night operations capability indicated per eAIP.
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: Primary port of entry for Armenia. Immigration H24. Visa on arrival available for many nationalities. eVisa 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.
Active NOTAMs
A0141/26
warning Upcoming
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 03/26 WEF 29 OCT 2026
UDSG- AD 2.19 REMARK ADDED
2026-10-29 00:00 UTC
2026-11-11 23:59 UTC
A0162/26
caution
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A CLOSED DUE REPAIR WORKS. AIRCRAFT TAXIING TO/FROM APRON
SHALL USE MAIN TWY AS INSTRUCTED BY ATC. STANDS 2, 3 AND 4 ENTRANCE
AND EXIT SELF-MANEUVERING,ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF STAND 1A AND 1 BY
TOWING. PRESENCE OF WORKS IN PROGRESS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT IN
VICINITY OF TWY A. EXERCISE CA…
2026-10-09 09:10 UTC
2026-11-15 23:59 UTC
A0168/26
info
SHIRAK AIRPORT RFFS CAT 6 WILL BE PROVIDED BY 1 OSHKOSH STRIKER
3000 AND 1 MAZ 6317
2026-10-20 10:26 UTC
2026-12-31 23:59 UTC
+1 more active NOTAM
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- What are the operating hours of UDSG?
- Shirak operates from 02:00 to 14:00 (on request).
- What is the tower frequency at UDSG?
- The tower frequency at Shirak is 127.700 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). Permit details for Armenia
- Is customs available at UDSG?
- Yes, customs at Shirak is available from 02:00 to 14:00.
- Where is UDSG located?
- Shirak (UDSG) is located in Gyumri, Armenia.
- What is the IATA code for UDSG?
- The IATA code for Shirak is LWN.
- Does UDSG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Shirak has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 02/20.
- Is UDSG a port of entry?
- Yes, Shirak is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.