Shirak Airport – LWN Shirak

Strategically situated 3 miles from the center of Gyumri, Armenia, Shirak Airport is a public international airport that serves the greater area of Gyumri and its nearby cities. The airport is the second largest airport in the country. Shirak Airport has an IATA code of LWN and is currently being served with 3 airlines, Pobeda, Ryanair, and Ural Airlines.  LWN Airport operates 14 flights connecting the airport to 8 different routes, such as Moscow, Krasnodar, and Samara. As of 2018, the total number of passengers traveling to and from the airport is about 165,000. The airport has regular flight schedules as well as seasonal schedules.

Best Time to Visit

Shirak Airport had been serving the city since its inauguration in 1962. Due to the high volume of passengers traveling through the airport, a new terminal was built in 1982. However, the terminal becomes inoperable because of the damaged caused by an earthquake in 1988. It was in 2004 when the terminal was renovated and became fully functional with its upgraded facilities and amenities. By 2006, a new radar system was added to the airport that has the ability to identify aircraft despite its adverse weather conditions. Recently, a new arrival hall is being constructed and is expected to become operational by 2020. With all these upgrades, passengers that are planning to visit Kars, may do so with ease.

What to Do & Area Attractions

Travelers can stay at Villa Kars or at Hotel Plaza Viktoria during their stay at Gyumri, Armenia. Both hotels are popular among tourists with its easy access location, comfortable rooms, and are less than 15-minutes away from the airport.

Travelers that are visiting Kars can get their flight tickets via Kars Airport.