Georgian airspace has become one of the busiest in the region after the closure of Iranian airspace to international flights. Previously, an average of about 642 aircraft transited through Georgia daily, but now that number has increased to 1,500–2,000 flights per day. Airlines pay approximately 516 GEL per flight for transit through the "Sakaeronavigatsia" air traffic control company, which is equivalent to $189.
Given the current load, the company's daily revenue in March 2026 could range from $280,000 to $375,000. For comparison, in 2024, 234,293 flights passed through Georgian airspace, bringing "Sakaeronavigatsia" 120.8 million GEL. The company employs 844 people, including 117 air traffic controllers, and owns radar infrastructure throughout the country.
Thus, transit through Georgia has become a significant source of income for the national air traffic control service, especially against the background of increased international air traffic.
