Gyumri Shirak International Airport () is an international airport serving

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in the province of Shirak, Armenia. It is about from the center of Gyumri. It was inaugurated in 1961, and is the second largest airport in the country, after

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History

The airport terminal was built in 1982 by architects Levon Christophorian and Ruben Asratyan. However, after the earthquake in 1988, the airport became largely inoperable and practically unused until it was partially renewed in 2004. At the start of 2006, Armenia felt the importance of having a second airport, when adverse weather conditions meant that many flights had to be diverted from Yerevan's

into Gyumri's Shirak Airport. New radar systems that allow aircraft identification within a radius were installed in 2006. In 2007, the runway underwent major repairs and was completely re-asphalted. A new Finnish IDMAN light-signal system has been installed since, repair works have been carried out in the ramp, and special ground handling technics have been imported. In 2007, the General Department of Civil Aviation of the Government of Armenia granted Shirak airport an ICAO First Class Airport license. A new arrivals area was inaugurated on September 16, 2021, increasing the airport's capacity to 700,000 passengers per year. A new departures area is currently being constructed, and was expected to be complete in mid-2024.

Overview

Runway 02 is equipped with an ILS CAT I, enabling aircraft operations in low

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(60 meters) and visibility (800 meters). The airport is also equipped with a new

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tower and a boiler room, as well as a new arrivals area including five passport control booths and an additional baggage carousel. The airport features a Dufry

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after security in the departures area. Runway resurfacing works were completed on September 16, 2021, as part of a large-scale modernisation program for the airport. The airport also serves as an airbase for the Armenian Air Force, which has a large maintenance and operations base with several combat and training aircraft stationed at the north-east of the airfield. Shirak Airport New Terminal Arrivals Hall 1

Shirak Airport New Terminal Arrivals Hall 1

Airlines and destinations

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