Ambrolauri Airport (UGAM)
Medium airport · Ambrolauri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia
Airport data
| Name | Ambrolauri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UGAM |
| Elevation | 1,784 ft (544 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°31'37" E 43°8'7" 42.52687, 43.13538 |
| Location | Ambrolauri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,609 ft (1100 m) | 98 ft | CONC | No |
Ambrolauri Airport at a glance
Ambrolauri Airport is a medium airport in Ambrolauri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia. The field elevation of 1,784 ft (544 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UGAM 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, 11/29, offers 3,609 ft (1100 m) of conc surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UGAM 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 Ambrolauri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | UGKO | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Senaki Air Base | GE-0010 | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Nalchik Airport | URMN | 117 km (63 NM) |
| Ozurgeti Air Base | GE-0007 | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Vladikavkaz Beslan International Airport | URMO | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ambrolauri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,784 ft field elevation of Ambrolauri 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 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 Ambrolauri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ambrolauri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ambrolauri Airport is UGAM, 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 Ambrolauri Airport above sea level?
Ambrolauri Airport sits at an elevation of 1,784 feet (544 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ambrolauri Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.5269, 43.1354 — in Ambrolauri, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti, Georgia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport, about 66 km away.
Does UGAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UGAM 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 Ambrolauri Airport?
Ambrolauri Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 3,609 ft (1100 m) with a CONC surface.