Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport is a large airport serving Batumi, Georgia. Its IATA code is BUS and its ICAO code is UGSB. The airport lies at an elevation of 105 ft (32 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Tbilisi time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BUS
- ICAO code
- UGSB
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 105 ft (32 m)
- Coordinates
- 41.6094, 41.6003
- Time zone
- Asia/Tbilisi
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RZV Rize–Artvin Airport | Rize, Türkiye | 79 km · 49 mi |
| KUT David the Builder Kutaisi International Airport | Kopitnari, Georgia | 97 km · 60 mi |
| SUI Vladislav Ardzinba Sukhum International Airport | Sukhumi, Georgia | 144 km · 89 mi |
| TZX Trabzon International Airport | Trabzon, Türkiye | 166 km · 103 mi |
| KSY Kars Airport | Kars, Türkiye | 172 km · 107 mi |
| ERZ Erzurum International Airport | Erzurum, Türkiye | 187 km · 116 mi |
| LWN Shirak International Airport | Gyumri, Armenia | 212 km · 132 mi |
| AER Sochi International Airport | Sochi, Russia | 245 km · 152 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BUS. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 1,072 | 666 | 579 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 2,217 | 1,377 | 1,197 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 2,700 | 1,678 | 1,458 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 3,125 | 1,942 | 1,687 | View route |
| LHR London | 3,345 | 2,079 | 1,806 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 3,509 | 2,180 | 1,895 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 6,100 | 3,790 | 3,294 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 7,647 | 4,752 | 4,129 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,658 | 4,758 | 4,135 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,070 | 5,014 | 4,357 | View route |
| JFK New York | 8,794 | 5,464 | 4,748 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 9,997 | 6,212 | 5,398 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 11,369 | 7,065 | 6,139 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 11,558 | 7,182 | 6,241 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 12,113 | 7,526 | 6,540 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,939 | 8,661 | 7,526 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 120.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport?
The IATA code of Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport is BUS and its ICAO code is UGSB.
Where is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport located?
Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport is in Batumi, Autonomous Republic of Adjara, Georgia, at 41.6094, 41.6003.
What time zone is Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport in?
Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Tbilisi. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 12/30, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Alexander Kartveli Batumi International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Rize–Artvin Airport (RZV), about 79 km (49 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.