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Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport (UGSS/SUI) — Sukhumi, Georgia

At a glance

Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 53 ft

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62% Data Complete 32 of 52 points

Missing: Frequencies, Operations, Fuel, Contacts

Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 0/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 3/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: UGSS
Name: Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 42.8582
Longitude: 41.128101
Elevation: 53 ft
Country: Georgia
Municipality: Sukhumi
IATA Code: SUI
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tbilisi
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 12/30

Designation: 12/30
Dimensions: 3661x52m
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Not recorded
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Immigration

Port of Entry: Not recorded
APIS Required: Not recorded
GAR Required: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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Georgia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 2d

Overflight Permit: No
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: Flight plan must be filed 2 hours before departure from origin
Landing Lead Time: 48 working hours before scheduled departure

Private / GA Operations:

Landing permit required. Apply 48 working hours in advance.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers UGSS. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

UGSG Gudauta Air Base 28 NM URSS Sochi 62 NM UGKO Kopitnari 73 NM UGMS Mestia Queen Tamar Airport 72 NM UGSB Batumi International Airport 78 NM LTFO Rize–Artvin Airport 102 NM URME Yessentuki Airfield 103 NM URKW Labinsk 110 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does UGSS require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport (Georgia). Permit details for Georgia
Where is UGSS located?: Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport (UGSS) is located in Sukhumi, Georgia.
What is the IATA code for UGSS?: The IATA code for Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport is SUI.
How long is the runway at UGSS?: The main runway at Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport (12/30) measures 3661x52m.

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