Airports / Georgia / SUI
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport.
Sukhumi, Georgia · 53 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
112 ratings
0
Operators based
53
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 7
Georgia airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 112 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Georgia fields.
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gudauta Air Base (UG0U).
Overview
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport (UGSS / SUI) is a mid-sized airport serving Sukhumi, Georgia. The airport sits 53 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SUI for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Gudauta Air Base (UG0U, 28 nm), Senaki Air Base (GE-0010, 55 nm), and Sochi International Airport (AER, 62 nm). With a single 12,012-foot paved runway, SUI can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SUI depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Babushara Airport and Sukhumi Dranda. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Sukhumi.
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Field capability
ICAO
UGSS
IATA
SUI
FAA / Local
UGSS
Elevation
53 ft
Coordinates
42.8582° N · 41.1281° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Georgia fields
state range 53–1,795 ft
At 53 ft, SUI sits lower than 90% of the 10 Georgia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,012 ft
- 12/3012,012 ft × 172 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,012 ft
SUI's 12,012 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 28nmUG0UGudauta Air BaseGudauta
- 55nmGE-0010Senaki Air BaseSenaki
- 62nmAERSochi International AirportSochi
- 65nmGE-0007Ozurgeti Air BaseOzurgeti
- 73nmKUTDavid the Builder Kutaisi International AirportKopitnari
- 78nmBUSAlexander Kartveli Batumi International AirportBatumi
Location
Open the full mapUGSS · Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport · Sukhumi, Georgia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SUI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 4,524 nm | 10h 55m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,537 nm | 10h 57m |
| New York (TEB) | 4,680 nm | 11h 17m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,869 nm | 11h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,018 nm | 12h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 5,273 nm | 12h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,315 nm | 12h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,400 nm | 12h 57m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SUI?
- Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,012 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SUI?
- Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,012 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SUI?
- The closest alternate is Gudauta Air Base (UG0U), about 28 nm away, followed by Senaki Air Base (GE-0010) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SUI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 10h 55m (4,524 nm), Anchorage about 10h 57m (4,537 nm), New York about 11h 17m (4,680 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.