Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base (UG28)
Medium airport · Bolshiye Shiraki, Kakheti, Georgia
Airport data
| Name | Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UG28 |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°22'46" E 46°22'2" 41.37950, 46.36730 |
| Location | Bolshiye Shiraki, Kakheti, Georgia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,862 ft (2701 m) | 130 ft | CON | No |
Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base at a glance
Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base is a medium airport in Bolshiye Shiraki, Kakheti, Georgia. The field elevation of 1,795 ft (547 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UG28 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, 13/31, offers 8,862 ft (2701 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UG28 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 Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zaqatala International Airport | UBBY | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Dollyar Air Base | UG11 | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Ganja International Airport | UBBG | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Vaziani Air Base | UG27 | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Tbilisi International Airport | UGTB | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,795 ft field elevation of Bolshiye Shiraki 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 Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base is UG28, 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 Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base above sea level?
Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,795 feet (547 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base located?
The airport lies at 41.3795, 46.3673 — in Bolshiye Shiraki, Kakheti, Georgia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zaqatala International Airport, about 32 km away.
Does UG28 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UG28 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 Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base?
Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,862 ft (2701 m) with a CON surface.