2.2 Georgia Aviation

2.2 Georgia Aviation

Georgia Aviation 

Georgia Airports

Key airport information may also be found at: World Aero Data information on Georgia

For information on Georgia Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

In this country, the following requirements need to be applied, presented and approved before preposition of foreign registered aircraft:
List of the countries that have joint agreement with Georgia regulating movement of holders of diplomatic, service or special passports, thus not required to obtain visas to enter and stay in Georgia.

2.2.1 Georgia Tbilisi International Airport



Tbilisi International Airport is the main international airport in Georgia, located 17 km southeast of the capital Tbilisi. Tbilisi Airport is the largest airport of Georgia along with Batumi Airport (also operated by the TAV Airports) – are the only airports in Georgia. Together the airports serve the catchments of 4.7 million.

Location Details
Country Georgia Latitude 41.669167
Province / District Tbilisi Longitude 44.954722
Town or City (Closest) Tbilisi Elevation (ft and m) 1,624 ft / 495 m
Airfield Name Tbilisi International Airport IATA and ICAO Codes TBS & UGTB
Open From (hours) 00:00 Open To (hours) 00:00

Runways

Runway #1

Runway Dimensions

3,000m x 45m

Orientation

13/31

Surface

 Concrete to ICAO standards

Runway #2

Runway Dimensions

2,500m x 60m

Orientation

13/31

Surface

Concrete/Asphalt to ICAO standards

NOTE: Runway Capacity: 12 flights/hour, Operating hours: 24/7

Helicopter Pad(s) 

Helipad #1

Present (Yes / No)

 Yes

Largest helicopter that can land

Mi-26

Width and Length (metres)

50 x 50

Surface

Asphalt & Concrete

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

 Yes

JET A-1 fuel

 Yes

Immigration

 Yes

AVGAS 100

 Yes

Terminal Building

 Yes

Single Point Refueling

 Yes

Passenger Terminal

 Yes

Air Starter Units

 Yes

Cargo terminal

 Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

 Yes

Pax transport to airfield

 No

Ground Handling Services

 Yes

Control Tower

 Yes

Latrine Servicing

 Yes

Weather Facilities

 Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

 Yes

Catering Services

 Yes

De-icing Equipment

 No

Base Operating Room

 Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

 Yes

Airport Radar

 Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

 Yes

NDB

 Yes

VOR

 Yes

ILS

 Yes

 

  

Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator

One terminal; entirely reconstructed in 2007 including a car park, improvements to the apron, taxiway, runway and new ground handling equipment

Performance for 2008

Annual Figures

 Monthly* Daily*

Total aircraft movements

 n/a n/a n/a

Total passengers

 715,000 (99% International) 59,583 1,959

Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes)

 10,000 833 69

Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes)

 n/a n/a n/a

Current use by Humanitarian flights (UNHAS)

 Not used by UNHAS n/a n/a

*Monthly and daily figures have been calculated using the annual figures provided in the old DLCA

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details
Maximum sized aircraft which can be offloaded on bulk cargo: An-124
Maximum sized aircraft that can be offloaded on pallet No limit
Total aircraft parking area (m²) 270,500 m²
Storage Area (mt) 10,000 mt Cubic Meters (m³) n/a
Cargo Handling Equipment Available (Yes / No) Yes If "Yes" specify below
Elevators / Hi Loaders (Yes / No) Yes Max Capacity (mt) 3.0
Can elevators / hi loaders reach the upper level of a B747 (Yes / No) Yes
Loading Ramps (Yes / No) n/a

Storage Facilities

The airport has two cargo terminals: one is part of the airport complex itself while the other "Lasare" is positioned immediately next to the airport area. Both terminals are fully equipped with handling equipment, tools, trucks etc. The customs operate in both terminals.

Airfield Cost

For information on Georgia Tbilisi International Airport additional charges, please see the following document: 

Georgia Tbilisi Airport Passenger Service Charges

Note: The information provided in the attached documents, which has been taken from the old DLCA, does not match the structure of the new LCA and is therefore provided separately.

Fuel Services Charges

US$ 0.62 per litre*

*Charges correct as of 1st Aug 2009

Air-bridge Charges

There are no air-bridges in Georgia

Security

  Good

Companies Available 

For information on Georgia Tbilisi International Airport contact details, please see the following link:

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: AZ Freight information on Georgia

2.2.2 Georgia Batumi National Airport

Airport Details

Country

Georgia

Latitude

41.60667

Province / District

Batumi

Longitude

41.6

Airport Name

Batumi

Elevation (ft)

11 feet

IATA & ICAO codes

BUS & UGSB

Surface

Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Batumi

Runway Condition

n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Dimension

2,600m x 45m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

n/a

 

For information on Georgia Batumi National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List

2.2.3 Georgia Kutaisi National Airport

Airport Details

Country

Georgia

Latitude

42.17833

Province / District

Kutaisi

Longitude

42.46833

Airport Name

Kutaisi

Elevation (ft)

223 feet

IATA & ICAO codes

KUT & UGKO

Surface

Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Kutaisi

Runway Condition

n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Dimension

2,500m x 44m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

n/a

 

For information on Georgia Batumi National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List

2.2.4 Georgia Senaki Kolkhi National Airport

Airport Details

Country

Georgia

Latitude

42.24

Province / District

Zugdidi

Longitude

42.05

Airport Name

Senaki Kolkhi National Airport

Elevation (ft)

550 feet

IATA & ICAO codes

SSS

Surface

Asphalt

Town or City (closest)

Senaki Kolkhi

Runway Condition

n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

n/a

Runway Dimension

2,400m x 40m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

n/a

Refueling Capacity

n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

Yes

Runway Heading

n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

n/a

 

For information on Georgia Batumi National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List

2.2.5 Georgia Babushara National Airport

Airport Details

Country

Georgia

Latitude

42.855

Province / District

 Sukhumi, Abkhazia

Longitude

 41.12333

Airport Name

 Babushara

Elevation (ft)

 53 feet

IATA & ICAO codes

 SUI & UGSS

Surface

 Concrete

Town or City (closest)

 Babushara

Runway Condition

 n/a

NGO / UN (on ground)

 n/a

Passenger / Cargo Security Screening (Yes / No)

 n/a

Runway Dimension

3,600m x 40m

Ground Handling (Yes / No)

 n/a

Refueling Capacity

 n/a

Runway Lighting (Yes / No)

 Yes

Runway Heading

 n/a

Fire Fighting Equipment (Yes / No)

 n/a

Air Traffic Control (Yes / No)

 n/a

Windsock (Yes / No)

 n/a

Weather Information (Yes / No)

 n/a

Aircraft Parking space (Yes / No)

 n/a

Navigation Aids (Yes / No)

 n/a

Perimeter fencing (Yes / No)

 n/a

 

For information on Georgia Batumi National Airport contact details, please see the following link: 

4.4 Georgia Airport Company Contact List