Tbilisi International Airport (UGTB)
Large airport · Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Airport data
| Name | Tbilisi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UGTB |
| IATA | TBS |
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°40'9" E 44°57'17" 41.66920, 44.95470 |
| Location | Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13R/31L | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 147 ft | CON | Yes |
Tbilisi International Airport at a glance
Tbilisi International Airport is a large airport in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia, known to airline systems as TBS. The field elevation of 1,624 ft (495 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UGTB 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, 13R/31L, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UGTB 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 International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base | UG24 | 3 km (2 NM) |
| Vaziani Air Base | UG27 | 8 km (4 NM) |
| Tbilisi Marneuli Air Base | UG22 | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Dollyar Air Base | UG11 | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Bolshiye Shiraki Air Base | UG28 | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tbilisi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,624 ft field elevation of Tbilisi 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 Tbilisi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tbilisi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tbilisi International Airport is UGTB, and its IATA code is TBS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tbilisi International Airport above sea level?
Tbilisi International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet (495 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 International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.6692, 44.9547 — in Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tbilisi Soganlug Air Base, about 3 km away.
Does UGTB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UGTB 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 International Airport?
Tbilisi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a CON surface.