Tbilisi Terminal

Fuel storage and service infrastructure in Tbilisi

The terminal and the infrastructure of the hydrant system operate in accordance with all international standards (JIG, API) and strict safety requirements.
The total capacity of the reservoirs in the terminal is 5500 m³. The tanks are covered from the inside with anti-corrosion paint and equipped with a special device that dispenses fuel from the surface.
hydrant system
– 2.0 kilometer long specialized pipeline is calculated according to the requirements of the hydrant infrastructure and is protected (inside and outside) with a special epoxy paint.
– Special anti-corrosion cathodic protection.
– 23 special wells (PIT Point) from where airliners are fueled by means of dispensers.
– 2 spec. Regulation point (Valve Rooms) – the place from which the hydrant system is regulated. It is also possible to expand the Hindrant pipeline in the future.
FASET production individual filtration system for fuel dispensers and dispensers.
Well cleaning sp. Equipment (Pit Cleaner) designed for draining and filtering fuel from low points in the hydrant pipeline in accordance with international standards.
The company owns an accredited aviation fuel testing laboratory.
Fuel chemical and quality determination tests in the company’s own laboratory with full compliance with accreditation requirements.
Fuel storage procedures and internal technical documentation/checklists are in full compliance with International Air Transport Association IATA requirements.

The procedure for refueling airliners is performed according to the International Air Transport Association IATA guidelines and standard procedures for on-board fueling, level 2.

The centralized infrastructure of the hydrant system operating at the Tbilisi International Airport provides efficient services for airliners. Taking into account all its positive factors, the hydrant allows aircraft to be held simultaneously and quickly, without the help of large fuel handling vehicles.