Syunik Airport (YUK)

Kapan, AM 🇦🇲 Small Airport

ICAO

UDCK

IATA

YUK

Elevation

2308 ft

Region

AM-SU

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Airport Information

GPS Code: UDCK

Local Code: Not available

Location: 39.202272° N, 46.455204° E

Continent: Asia

Type: Small Airport

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Online Reviews Summary

Recent traveler information for Syunik Airport (UDCK (YUK)) in Kapan, Armenia, indicates a largely positive impact on regional connectivity since its reopening in August 2023. While detailed qualitative reviews from travelers are scarce, the airport is seen as a crucial development, significantly cutting down travel time between Kapan and Yerevan.

What Travelers Love
  • Drastically Reduced Travel Time: The airport now offers 40-minute flights to Yerevan, a significant improvement over the previous five-hour drive.
  • New and Modern Facilities: A new passenger terminal building was constructed as part of the 2020 reconstruction, offering modern facilities.
  • Efficient Immigration/Customs: Travelers have rated immigration and customs processes highly.
  • Improved Safety Infrastructure: The airport has undergone significant upgrades, including a restored runway and apron, and enhanced perimeter fencing, contributing to safer operations.
Common Complaints
  • Limited Flight Options: Currently, operations are limited to three weekly domestic flights between Kapan and Yerevan, with no international routes.
  • Lack of Public Transportation: There is currently no formal shuttle or public transport connecting the airport to Kapan city center, relying solely on local taxis and private cars.
  • No Fuel Services: Basic ground handling is available, but the airport does not yet provide fuel services.

Syunik Airport represents a vital regional hub, greatly enhancing accessibility for Kapan. While it offers modern facilities and a significant time-saving advantage, its current limited flight schedule and lack of public transport indicate areas for potential future development to further improve the traveler experience.

Last updated: 63 days ago

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