Large airport · Sukhumi, Georgia
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport, formerly known as Sukhumi Babushara and Sukhumi Dranda is the main airport of Abkhazia. Its IATA code is SUI. Its ICAO code is UGSS. It has 1 runway, longest 12,012 ft (CON). Elevation 53 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Sukhumi, Georgia |
|---|---|
| IATA code | SUI |
| ICAO code | UGSS |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 12,012 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 53 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 42.8582° N, 41.1281° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport is known for
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport, formerly known as Sukhumi Babushara and Sukhumi Dranda is the main airport of Abkhazia.
Official website: https://sukhumaero.com — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Kolkheti National Park · Georgia · 59.2 miles away
- Sochi National Park · Russia · 73.4 miles away
- Prielbrusye National Park · Russia · 77.9 miles away
- Mtirala National Park · Georgia · 89.3 miles away
- Machakhela National Park · Georgia · 97.3 miles away
- Kislovodsk National Park · Russia · 107.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport, formerly known as Sukhumi Babushara and Sukhumi Dranda is the main airport of Abkhazia.
What is the airport code for Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport — its IATA code is SUI and its ICAO code is UGSS.
Where is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport located?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport serves Sukhumi, Georgia. Its coordinates are 42.8582° N, 41.1281° E.
How high is Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport?
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport sits at 53 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3092
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhumi_Babushara_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.