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Shirak International Airport

Gyumri, Armenia

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Shirak International Airport

Gyumri, Armenia

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Armenia's second-largest airport serving the Shirak region.

Opened

1961

Location

Gyumri, Armenia

Shirak International Airport is located approximately 5 kilometers southeast of Gyumri, Armenia's second-largest city. It serves as an important regional gateway, particularly for the Armenian diaspora community and travelers visiting the Shirak province. The airport was originally constructed during the Soviet era and has undergone various modernization efforts over the years. It handles a modest volume of international and charter traffic, supplementing the capacity of Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport. Given Gyumri's status as a cultural hub and its proximity to Turkey and Georgia, Shirak Airport holds strategic regional significance, though flight frequency remains relatively limited compared to major Caucasus airports.

Terminals

The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and international passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from Shirak Airport to central Gyumri is primarily available via taxi, with the city center located approximately 5 kilometers away.

Airlines here

Airlines including FlyOne Armenia and various charter carriers have operated routes through Shirak Airport, connecting Gyumri with destinations in Russia and Europe.

Notable facts

›IATA code LWN derives from Leninakan, the former Soviet-era name for Gyumri.
›The airport is located near a Russian military base, reflecting the region's strategic importance.
›Gyumri was devastated by the 1988 Spitak earthquake, which also affected airport infrastructure.
›The airport has historically served charter flights from the Armenian diaspora in Russia.
›Elevation of the airport is approximately 1,525 meters (5,003 feet) above sea level.

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LWN → DMEU6 · 320

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Gyumri Shirak International Airport is an international airport serving Gyumri and the Shirak Province in northwestern Armenia. Located 7 km from the center of Gyumri and approximately 120 km from the capital, Yerevan, it is the second-largest airport in the country. It is operated by Armenia International Airports CJSC, a subsidiary of the Argentine company Corporación América.

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