Shirak (UDSG/LWN) — Gyumri, Armenia

• 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

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.

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• Tower: 127.700 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 129.700 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 127.700 MHz
• ATIS: 128.700 MHz

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: International airport, port of entry. Landing permit may be required for non-scheduled flights.

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• 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.

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.

• 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

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