Shirak International Airport (UDSG)
Large airport · Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia
Airport data
| Name | Shirak International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UDSG |
| IATA | LWN |
| Elevation | 5,000 ft (1524 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°45'1" E 43°51'33" 40.75040, 43.85930 |
| Location | Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,564 ft (3220 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shirak International Airport at a glance
Shirak International Airport is a large airport in Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia, known to airline systems as LWN. The field elevation of 5,000 ft (1524 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UDSG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 02/20, offers 10,564 ft (3220 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UDSG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Shirak International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kars Airport | LTCF | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Zvartnots International Airport | UDYZ | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Iğdır Airport | LTCT | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base | UG22 | 110 km (59 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shirak International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,000 ft field elevation of Shirak International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 3 airports and airfields we list for Armenia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Shirak International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shirak International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shirak International Airport is UDSG, and its IATA code is LWN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shirak International Airport above sea level?
Shirak International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,000 feet (1524 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shirak International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7504, 43.8593 — in Gyumri, Shirak Province, Armenia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kars Airport, about 66 km away.
Does UDSG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UDSG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Shirak International Airport?
Shirak International Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 10,564 ft (3220 m) with a ASP surface.