Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base (UG24)
Medium airport · Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Airport data
| Name | Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UG24 |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (381 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°38'57" E 44°56'11" 41.64920, 44.93640 |
| Location | Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,131 ft (2478 m) | 255 ft | CON | No |
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base at a glance
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base is a medium airport in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia. The field elevation of 1,250 ft (381 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UG24 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 8,131 ft (2478 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UG24 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 Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi International Airport | UGTB | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Vaziani Air Base | UG27 | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base | UG22 | 25 km (14 NM) |
| Dollyar Air Base | UG11 | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 123 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,250 ft field elevation of Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base 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 12 airports and airfields we list for Georgia — 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 Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base is UG24, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base above sea level?
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base located?
The airport lies at 41.6492, 44.9364 — in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tbilisi International Airport, about 3 km away.
Does UG24 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UG24 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 Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base?
Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,131 ft (2478 m) with a CON surface.