Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport (UGSS)
Medium airport · Sukhumi, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia
Airport data
| Name | Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UGSS |
| IATA | SUI |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°51'30" E 41°7'41" 42.85820, 41.12810 |
| Location | Sukhumi, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 12,012 ft (3661 m) | 172 ft | CON | Yes |
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport at a glance
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport is a medium airport in Sukhumi, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, known to airline systems as SUI. The field elevation of 53 ft (16 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UGSS 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, 12/30, offers 12,012 ft (3661 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UGSS 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 Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gudauta Air Base | UGSG | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Senaki Air Base | GE-0010 | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Sochi International Airport | URSS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Ozurgeti Air Base | GE-0007 | 120 km (65 NM) |
| David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | UGKO | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 53 ft field elevation of Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum 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 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 Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport is UGSS, and its IATA code is SUI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport above sea level?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport sits at an elevation of 53 feet (16 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8582, 41.1281 — in Sukhumi, Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Georgia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Gudauta Air Base, about 52 km away.
Does UGSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UGSS 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 Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,012 ft (3661 m) with a CON surface.