LWN Airport Code, Shirak International Airport
LWN is the IATA airport code for Shirak International Airport, the main international gateway for Gyumri, Armenia. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, UDSG.
What airport is LWN?
LWN is the IATA airport code for Shirak International Airport, in Gyumri, Armenia. The same airport has the ICAO code UDSG.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2703 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code UDSG begins with U, the prefix ICAO assigns to post-Soviet states.
| IATA airport code | LWN |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | UDSG |
| Airport | Shirak International Airport |
| City | Gyumri |
| Country | Armenia |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is LWN airport located?
Shirak International Airport (LWN) is in Gyumri, Armenia, at coordinates 40.7504, 43.8593.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 40.75° N, 43.86° E. At 5000 ft (1524 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at LWN
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,564 ft (3.22 km), designated 02/20.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Shirak International Airport?
The IATA code for Shirak International Airport in Gyumri is LWN. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Gyumri?
The 3-letter IATA code for Shirak International Airport in Gyumri is LWN.
What is the ICAO code for Shirak International Airport?
The ICAO code for Shirak International Airport is UDSG. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code LWN.
What is the difference between LWN and UDSG?
LWN is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. UDSG is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Shirak International Airport.
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