Tirana (LATI/TIA) — Tirana, Albania
Tirana (LATI/TIA) serves Tirana, Albania. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 126 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: LATI
- Name: Tirana
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.4147
- Longitude: 19.7206
- Elevation: 126 ft
- Country: Albania
- Municipality: Tirana
- IATA Code: TIA
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LAAA
- Timezone: Europe/Tirane
- Distance from City: 14.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: N/A
- Surface: N/A
- PCN: 971/F/B/W/T
- Lighting: CAT I approach 900m RWY 17, Simple approach 420m RWY 35, PAPI 3.0° RWY 17, PAPI 3.5° RWY 35, CL white LED 60m, edge lights, TDZ RWY 17
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 17 (ITR 109.100, GP 331.400 3° RDH 17.4m), DVOR/DME TRN 117.700 CH124X
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.500, 122.510, 123.500, 123.510 MHz
- Ground: 136.250, 136.255 MHz
- Operations: 133.150, 133.155 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 136.350, 134.275 MHz
- ATIS: 132.275 MHz
Operation Hours
Tirana operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: All services H24 including ATS, fuelling, handling, security, de-icing. ARFF CAT 7. CTR Class D GND-2500ft. Transition altitude 10000ft. Ref temp 34°C. Mag var 5°E (2024) +0.1°/yr. NOTE Apr 2026: TWY Y, C, E closed for construction (through Apr-May 2026); Apron 300 in use; pushback compulsory 0700-2200Z.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +355 4 2343487
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +355 4 2381600
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.tirana-airport.com
- Remarks: Call centre: +355 4 2381800. Operations: +355 4 2381700. Ops Duty Manager mobile: +355 69 2022005. Disabled A/C recovery: +355 4 2381753, mobile +355 69 2022005. AIS email: [email protected]. SITA: TIAAPXH. Ground handling: [email protected] (Izmir Huqi, Dir Ground Handling). Fee inquiries: [email protected] (Manjola Kaso, Dir Aviation Business Dev)
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: PPR mandatory for general aviation. Submit aircraft docs, radio certificate, crew credentials via ACAA portal. PPR number must be in flight plan remarks. Phone: +355 4 2251220 ext 135.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs and immigration H24. Cargo customs clearance Mon-Fri 07:00-15:00 UTC.
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 0 for aircraft under 2 tons MTOW
- Parking Fee: 400 ALL per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: ALL
- Remarks: Landing plus overnight parking approx EUR 60-110 depending on duration. Incentive policy available. Details at tirana-airport.com/en/article/55/Charges-and-Incentives
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: H24 fuelling available. Single fuel provider. Self-fueling not permitted. Contact airport for current pricing.
- Fuel Type: AVGAS 100
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Available by arrangement with fuel company.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full border controls H24. Passport required for all arrivals. Gen dec required 24h prior. Visa requirements per Albanian national immigration law.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings. ORVC procedure when vis <1000m/RVR <650m/ceiling ≤400ft. All ops suspended when RVR <550m at TDZ. VFR restricted at or below 2000ft AMSL within CTR.
Alternates
LWOH
- ICAO: LWOH
- Name: St Paul the Apostle
- Distance (NM): 48.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls. Passport required all arrivals. Visa per national law. Gen dec required 24h prior.
LYPG
- ICAO: LYPG
- Name: Podgorica
- Distance (NM): 60.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls. Immigration tel: +382 20 224867. Gen dec required 24h prior. Visa per national immigration law.
LYTV
- ICAO: LYTV
- Name: Tivat
- Distance (NM): 74.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls. Passport required for all arrivals. Gen dec required 24h prior. Landing permit may be required for private/charter flights.
LWSK
- ICAO: LWSK
- Name: Alexander the Great
- Distance (NM): 91.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls. Passport required for all arrivals. Gen dec required 24h prior via M-NAV. North Macedonia is not EU/Schengen; visa requirements per national immigration law.
LIBR
- ICAO: LIBR
- Name: Casale
- Distance (NM): 92.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Brindisi.
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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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Airport History
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- What is the tower frequency at LATI?
- The tower frequency at Tirana is 122.500, 122.510, 123.500, 123.510 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LATI?
- Tirana offers JET A-1, AVGAS 100.
- Does LATI require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Tirana (Albania).
- Is customs available at LATI?
- Yes, customs at Tirana is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does LATI require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Tirana.
- Where is LATI located?
- Tirana (LATI) is located in Tirana, Albania.
- What is the IATA code for LATI?
- The IATA code for Tirana is TIA.
- Is LATI a port of entry?
- Yes, Tirana is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.