Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Shirak International Airport
Gyumri, Shirak Province (Armenia)
IATA: LWN ICAO: UDSG
Longest Active Runway
10,564 ft
3,220 meters
Field Elevation
5,000 ft
1,524 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
40.7504°, 43.8593°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#2 in Armenia
Among 2 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#706 Worldwide
Top 9.3% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#349 MSL
Top 7.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+5.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Shirak International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,564 ft (3,220 m). It ranks as the #2 longest runway in Armenia and #706 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 10,564 ft (3220m) | 147 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zvartnots International Airport (Yerevan) | EVN | 43.7 NM (80.9 km) | 12,631 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Tbilisi International Airport (Tbilisi) | TBS | 74.1 NM (137.2 km) | 9,843 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)