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Kukës International Airport (LAKU/KFZ) — Kukës, Albania
At a glance
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL
- Runways
- 01/19
- Elevation
- 1,120 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
2/4
Operations
0/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
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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
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
N/A
- 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
- APIS 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: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Albania Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 3d
- 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
Private / GA Operations:
Landing permit may be required. Check with AAC for current requirements.
Active NOTAMs
A0269/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIRAC AIP SUP 03/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF PBN PROCEDURES.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A0270/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - AIRAC AIP SUP 04/26 WEF 26 NOV 2026
PAPI RWY 19 UNSERVICEABLE.
2026-11-26 00:00 UTC
2026-12-09 23:59 UTC
A0208/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL PBN PROCEDURES (RNP APCH, RNAV SID AND STAR) FOR KUKES
AIRPORT ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO EXPIRY OF 5-YEAR FLIGHT
PROCEDURE VALIDITY.
REF AIP AD 2 LAKU 2.24-5, 2.24-7 AND 2.24-9.
Between 2026-08-12 11:00 and 11:39 UTC
Between 2026-11-26 00:00 and 00:39 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at LAKU?
- Kukës International Airport offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100LL.
- Does LAKU require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Landing permit may be required. Check with AAC for current requirements. Permit details for 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.
- Is LAKU a port of entry?
- Yes, Kukës International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.