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Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport · Sukhumi

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
53 ft / 16 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 12,012 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport (UGSS), located in Sukhumi, Georgia. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 53 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sukhumi Babushara / Vladislav Ardzinba International Airport
ICAO / IATA
UGSS / SUI
Municipality
Sukhumi
Country
Region
GE-AB — Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
53 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 12,012 ft / 3,661 m
Runway Width: 172 ft / 52 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 122.6° / 302.6°
RWY 12 (122.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (302.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026