Airport code
SUI — Sukhumi Dranda Airport
SUI is the IATA code for Sukhumi Dranda Airport, an airport serving Sukhumi, Georgia. Its ICAO code is UGSS, and it operates in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone (UTC+4). The airport sits at 42.8582, 41.1281 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 53 ft (16 m).
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About Sukhumi Dranda Airport
Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport, formerly known as Sukhumi Babushara and Sukhumi Dranda is the main airport of Abkhazia. It is located in the village of Babushara next to the larger village of Dranda and some 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Sukhumi, the capital of the unrecognised republic of Abkhazia.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | SUI |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | UGSS |
| Airport name | Sukhumi Dranda Airport |
| City | Sukhumi |
| Country | Georgia |
| Time zone | Asia/Tbilisi (UTC+4) |
| Latitude | 42.8582 |
| Longitude | 41.1281 |
| Elevation | 53 ft (16 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,012 ft (3,661 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Sukhumi Dranda Airport?
The IATA code for Sukhumi Dranda Airport is SUI.
What is the ICAO code for Sukhumi Dranda Airport?
The ICAO code for Sukhumi Dranda Airport is UGSS.
Where is SUI airport located?
Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) is located in Sukhumi, Georgia.
What time zone is SUI in?
Sukhumi Dranda Airport operates in the Asia/Tbilisi time zone, which is UTC+4.
What is the nearest airport to SUI?
The nearest airport to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) is Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, about 116 km away.
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