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Alexander the Great (LWSK/SKP) — Skopje, North Macedonia
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Tower
- 118.500
- Runways
- 16/34
- Elevation
- 781 ft
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
7/7
Runways
4/4
Frequencies
4/4
Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Aug 25
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 19:00Z
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LWSK
- Name: Alexander the Great
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 41.961601
- Longitude: 21.621401
- Elevation: 781 ft
- Country: North Macedonia
- Municipality: Skopje
- IATA Code: SKP
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LWSS
- Timezone: Europe/Skopje
- Distance from City: 17.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 9678 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 076/F/D/W/T
- Lighting: HIRL, PAPI RWY 34, REIL
- NAVAIDs: VOR-DME (SKJ 112.8), NDB (BU 442)
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I RWY 34 (Cat A/B and C/D), VOR/DME RWY 34 (Cat A/B and C/D), RNAV (GNSS); ILS freq 108.70 MHz ident MSK
- Remarks: ILS CAT I on RWY 34 (DB had CAT II — downgraded to CAT I per collected data). 6 terminal stands + 16 remote stands.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.500 MHz
- Ground: 118.500 MHz
- Operations: 120.300 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 120.300, 130.125 MHz
- ATIS: 130.125 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Alexander the Great operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport, TWR, APP, ATIS all H24. Operated by TAV Macedonia since 2010 under 20-year concession.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +389 2 3148 333
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +389 2 3148 333
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://skp.airports.com.mk
- Remarks: SITA: SKPAPXH. AFTN: LWSKZPZX. Fax: +389 2 3148 312. Slot coord: [email protected]. Customer: [email protected]. Lost baggage: +389 2 3148 334 / +389 2 3148 366.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: SMA Level 2 (Schedules Facilitated). PPR mandatory for all flights. Landing permit may be required via M-NAV depending on operation type.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. Contact: +389 2 3148 343.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 718 MKD per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: 293 MKD per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: MKD
- Remarks: Ground handling by TAV Macedonia, Euro Jet, Evropa Jet Services. De-icing available.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by Makpetrol A.D. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: 1.70
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: AVGAS 100LL. Price confirmed Jan 2026. Supplied by Makpetrol A.D.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted. No curfew. ARFF Category 7.
Alternates
LWOH
- ICAO: LWOH
- Name: St Paul the Apostle
- Distance (NM): 61.3
- 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.
LBSF
- ICAO: LBSF
- Name: Sofia
- Distance (NM): 90.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Landing permit may be required depending on flight type.
LATI
- ICAO: LATI
- Name: Tirana
- Distance (NM): 91.3
- 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.
Airport Services
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North Macedonia Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 3d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Permits may be required. Contact CAA for current requirements.
Active NOTAMs
V0664/26
caution
ILS procedure changed
[US DOD PROCEDURAL NOTAM] INSTRUMENT APPROACH PROCEDURE CHANGED ILS RWY 34 PROCEDURE TURN SEGMENT NOT AUTHORIZED
2026-09-16 17:56 UTC
2026-12-16 00:01 UTC
A1131/26
info
AERODROME BEACON UNSERVICEABLE
2026-10-01 18:45 UTC
2027-01-01 23:59 UTC
A0959/26
info
DUE TO NEW OBSTACLE, THE FOLLOWING CHANGES OF THE STANDARD
INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES (SID) RWY 16 HAVE BEEN MADE:
GOSTI 2C,PEP 2D,RUGAS 2C AND SIN 2C
CLIMB GRADIENT CHANGED TO READ 4,5 PERCENT
REF AIP LWSK AD2.24-17 AMDT 91 WEF 15 APR 2019
2026-08-20 18:40 UTC
2026-11-20 23:59 UTC
+1 more active NOTAM
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LWSK?
- The tower frequency at Alexander the Great is 118.500 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LWSK?
- Alexander the Great offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does LWSK require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Permits may be required. Contact CAA for current requirements. Permit details for North Macedonia
- Is customs available at LWSK?
- Yes, customs at Alexander the Great is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does LWSK require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Alexander the Great.
- Where is LWSK located?
- Alexander the Great (LWSK) is located in Skopje, North Macedonia.
- What is the IATA code for LWSK?
- The IATA code for Alexander the Great is SKP.
- Does LWSK have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Alexander the Great has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is LWSK a port of entry?
- Yes, Alexander the Great is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.