Kukës International Airport (LAKU/KFZ) — Kukës, Albania
Kukës International Airport (LAKU/KFZ) serves Kukës, Albania. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (01/19). Field elevation is 1120 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LAKU
- Name: Kukës International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 42.035801
- Longitude: 20.415955
- Elevation: 1120 ft
- Country: Albania
- Municipality: Kukës
- IATA Code: KFZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LAAA
- Timezone: Europe/Tirane
- Distance from City: 3.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 01/19
- Designation: 01/19
- Dimensions: 7211 X 98
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 50/F/B/X/T
- Lighting: Edge lights (LIH) 60m spacing, threshold/end lights, centerline lights, PAPI 3.5° left RWY 19, simple approach lighting 420m RWY 19 (LIH 5-stage). No night ops.
- NAVAIDs: GNSS
- Approach Types: RNP RWY 19
- Remarks: Single-direction ops: takeoff RWY 01 only, landing RWY 19 only. RWY 01: TORA/TODA/ASDA 2198m, LDA N/U. RWY 19: TORA/TODA/ASDA N/U, LDA 2198m. Circling RWY 01 not allowed. Min visibility 5 KM, min ceiling 2300 ft AAL. Strip 2318x150m. RESA 01: 240x150m, RESA 19: 90x60m. Apron: concrete PCN 59/R/C/W/T, max Cat C (36m wingspan). TWY B: 23m width PCN 53/F/A/X/T. Back-taxi required. RFFS Cat 6. NADP1 noise abatement until 3000ft AAL.
Frequencies
- Tower: No tower — airport uses AFIS: 118.375 MHz and 119.825 MHz (plus 121.500 MHz emergency). Outside AFIS hours, 133.150 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 118.375 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.825 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Sunrise to sunset only. No night operations. AFIS, fueling, and handling also SR-SS only. PPR 72 hours required.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +355 697015951
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +355 697015951
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.kuiport.al
- Remarks: Email: [email protected]. AIS: [email protected]. ALBCONTROL AIS: +355 44542101, Tirana ARO: +355 42377722, Tirana INO: +355 42343487. Parking: 2 commercial stands (Cat C max 36m), 3 GA stands (Cat B max 24m). Max aircraft: A320/B737-800 class.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +355 697015951
- Remarks: ALL flights require PPR, min 3 working days advance via CAA Albania. Airport cannot be used as alternate. Training flights: 10 days advance. Technical test flights: 2 hours advance.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 customs and immigration per AIP Albania.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: ATC terminal charge (ALBCONTROL): R = t × N, N = (MTOW^0.7)/50, rate in EUR. Specific landing/parking fees not published in AIP. Ground handling available (marshaller, follow-me, de-icing Type 1). No cargo handling, no visitor hangar, no repair facilities.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available SR-SS. Single fuel truck, 18,000L capacity. By arrangement with fuel company. Oil not available.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available SR-SS. By arrangement with fuel company.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with H24 customs/immigration. All flights require PPR via CAA Albania (min 3 working days advance).
Alternates
LATI
- ICAO: LATI
- Name: Tirana
- Distance (NM): 48.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls H24. Passport required for all arrivals. Gen dec required 24h prior. Visa requirements per Albanian national immigration law.
LAKV
- ICAO: LAKV
- Name: Kuçovë Air Base
- Distance (NM): 79.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Albania Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no overflight permit required. File flight plan 2 hours before departure.
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before departure
Landing permit may be required. Check with AAC for current requirements.
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- What is the tower frequency at LAKU?
- The tower frequency at Kukës International Airport is No tower — airport uses AFIS: 118.375 MHz and 119.825 MHz (plus 121.500 MHz emergency). Outside AFIS hours, contact Tirana APP 133.150 MHz MHz.
- What fuel is available at LAKU?
- Kukës International Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LAKU require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Kukës International Airport (Albania).
- Is customs available at LAKU?
- Yes, customs at Kukës International Airport is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does LAKU require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Kukës International Airport.
- Where is LAKU located?
- Kukës International Airport (LAKU) is located in Kukës, Albania.
- What is the IATA code for LAKU?
- The IATA code for Kukës International Airport is KFZ.
- How long is the runway at LAKU?
- The main runway at Kukës International Airport (01/19) measures 7211 X 98.
- Is LAKU a port of entry?
- Yes, Kukës International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.