David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport, also known as Kutaisi International Airport, is an airport located 14 km (8.7 mi) west of Kutaisi, the third largest city in Georgia and capital of the western region of Imereti. It is one of three international airports currently in operation in Georgia, along with Tbilisi International Airport serving the Georgian capital and Batumi International Airport near the Adjara Black Sea resort. The airport is operated by United Airports of Georgia, a state-owned company.
IATA Code: KUT
ICAO Code UGKO
Kutaisi International Airport is fully operated by United Airports of Georgia. The airport was rebuilt in 2012 and is the first international airport in the region, offering cost-efficient airline services.
The mild climate in the area and strategic location makes it alternate airport for the region. Kutaisi Airport is located within 200 kilometers from Tbilisi, and is connected to Armenia, Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey within radius of 300 km.
The airport is equipped with the highest quality navigation and weather systems, has 2,500 m runway and can simultaneously serve up to 600 passengers, receive 2 and depart 3 flights.
Airport type: Civil
KUTAISI Approach: 127.100
KUTAISI Tower: 125.500
Dimensions: 8202 x 144 feet / 2500 x 44 meters
Surface: Hard
Coordinates/Elevation/Runway Heading
Runway 08 N 421029.85 / E 0422804.01 / 197 / 075°
Runway 26 N 421043.28 / E 0422951.51 / 223 / 255°
Airport operation hours: 24/7 for any temporerry restrictions please check NOTAMs
Customs/Immigration: 24/7
Available Services: Aircraft Cleaning, ASU, ACU, De-icing, GPU, Toilet Service, Portable Water Service.
Ground Handling in KUT, UGKO, Kutaisi International Airport, is provided by VIP Aviation Handling Company
Handling company contacts:
Tbilisi International Airport, 0158, Tbilisi, Georgia
Tel: +995 322 111 922 (24/7)
Urgent call: +995 599 511 922 / +995 597 511 922
AFTN: UGGGVIPX
VHF: 131.575 MHz
E-mail: ops@vipaviation.ge info@vipaviation.ge
Web: www.vipaviation.ge
Entry Rules for Foreign Citizens Traveling to Georgia
GEORGIAN VISA INFORMATION
Depending on the purpose of your travel to Georgia, there are different categories of visas that will apply to the occasion. Whether you are planning to go on a visit, study or work and reside there permanently, you will have to apply for a different Georgian Visa, accordingly. The fastest and easiest way to check whether you need a visa to enter and/or stay in Georgia, or transit the territory of Georgia is to click on “DO I NEED VISA” and process step by step with simple online application.
VISA FREE REGIME
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter Georgia generally must first obtain a Georgian visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport (a visa blank) or is issued electronically (electronic visa). Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to Georgia without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel.The visa policy of Georgia became comparatively liberal, allowing citizens of 98 countries(table1) to enter, reside, work and study in Georgia without the necessity to obtain either visa or residence permit. In addition, Georgian Government approved the list of 50 countries(see other exemption) whose visa and/or residence permit holders may enter Georgia without a visa for an appropriate period and under appropriate conditions.
All crew members (regardless of nationality) are allowed to be entered in the country on GENDEC’s base.
Georgian Civil Aviation Agency is main civil aviation body in Georgia. To contact them, please use below details:
Address: Beginning of I Kheivani Street, 0114, Tbilisi, Georgia
Phone: (+995 32) 2 94 80 14
(+995 32) 2 94 80 02
E-Mail: office@gcaa.ge
Web: www.gcaa.ge
24 Hour Operating Duty Group of Air Transportation Department
Tel./Fax: + (995 32) 236 40 51
Air Navigation services is provided by “Saqaeronavigatsia” (Georgian Air Navigation), Detailed information about current restrictions can be found in Georgian AIP, in published NOTAM’s, or on the web: http://www.airnav.ge/index.php
Fuel is supplied by:
Georgian Petroleum www.airgp.ge and
Gulf Aviation http://gulfaviation.ge/
Catering avialable in KUT, UGKO, Kutais Airport: Catering available at Kutaisi International Airport
Information about available hotels and prices you can find on below link: Hotels Available at Kutaisi Inernational Airport
In case of handling inquiry you can use this link: Handling request for Kutaisi International Airport
If you want to know estimated handling charges for your planned flight to KUT, UGKO, Kutaisi International airport, please use this link: Calculate Handling Charges Online for Kutaisi International Airport
For any other purpose, please follow this link
We are providing also fulle handling support at Tbilisi International Airport and at Batumi International Airport