Shirak International Airport (LWN): Codes, Runways & Location
Shirak International Airport (IATA: LWN · ICAO: UDSG) is a large airport serving Gyumri, Armenia. It lies at 40.7504° N, 43.8593° E, 5000 ft (1524 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shirak International Airport
Shirak International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Gyumri in Armenia. It is identified by the IATA code LWN and the ICAO code UDSG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shirak International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3220 m (10564 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 5000 ft (1524 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Kars Airport (KSY) about 66 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,220 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Seaports near Shirak International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shirak International Airport
Where is Shirak International Airport located?
Shirak International Airport is located in Gyumri, Armenia. Its coordinates are 40.7504° N, 43.8593° E.
What is the airport code for Shirak International Airport?
Shirak International Airport has an IATA code of LWN and an ICAO code of UDSG.
How long is the runway at Shirak International Airport?
Shirak International Airport's longest runway is about 3220 m (10564 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shirak International Airport have?
Shirak International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shirak International Airport a major airport?
Shirak International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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