Zvartnots International Airport (UDYZ)
Large airport · Yerevan, Yerevan (capital district), Armenia
Airport data
| Name | Zvartnots International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UDYZ |
| IATA | EVN |
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°8'56" E 44°23'52" 40.14894, 44.39789 |
| Location | Yerevan, Yerevan (capital district), Armenia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 12,631 ft (3850 m) | 184 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zvartnots International Airport at a glance
Zvartnots International Airport is a large airport in Yerevan, Yerevan (capital district), Armenia, known to airline systems as EVN. The field elevation of 2,838 ft (865 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UDYZ 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, 08/26, offers 12,631 ft (3850 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UDYZ 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 Zvartnots International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Iğdır Airport | LTCT | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Shirak International Airport | UDSG | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Maku National Airport | OITU | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Kars Airport | LTCF | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zvartnots International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,838 ft field elevation of Zvartnots 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 Zvartnots International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zvartnots International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zvartnots International Airport is UDYZ, and its IATA code is EVN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zvartnots International Airport above sea level?
Zvartnots International Airport sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet (865 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zvartnots International Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.1489, 44.3979 — in Yerevan, Yerevan (capital district), Armenia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Erebuni Airport, about 6 km away.
Does UDYZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UDYZ 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 Zvartnots International Airport?
Zvartnots International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 12,631 ft (3850 m) with a ASP surface.