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
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Runway #1 |
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|---|---|
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Runway Dimensions |
3,000m x 45m |
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Orientation |
13/31 |
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Surface |
Concrete to ICAO standards |
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Runway #2 |
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Runway Dimensions |
2,500m x 60m |
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Orientation |
13/31 |
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Surface |
Concrete/Asphalt to ICAO standards |
NOTE: Runway Capacity: 12 flights/hour, Operating hours: 24/7
Helicopter Pad(s)
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Helipad #1 |
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|---|---|
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Present (Yes / No) |
Yes |
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Largest helicopter that can land |
Mi-26 |
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Width and Length (metres) |
50 x 50 |
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Surface |
Asphalt & Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
Yes |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
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Pax transport to airfield |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
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ILS |
Yes |
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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
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Performance for 2008 |
Annual Figures |
Monthly* | Daily* |
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Total aircraft movements |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Total passengers |
715,000 (99% International) | 59,583 | 1,959 |
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Total capacity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
10,000 | 833 | 69 |
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Current activity of the airport (metric tonnes) |
n/a | n/a | n/a |
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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
