What is the tower frequency at LWSK?

The tower frequency at Alexander the Great is 118.5 MHz.

What fuel is available at LWSK?

Alexander the Great offers Jet A-1.

Does LWSK require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Alexander the Great (North Macedonia).

Does LWSK require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Alexander the Great.

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Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (LWSK/SKP) serves Skopje, North Macedonia. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 781 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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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: N/A
Timezone: Europe/Skopje
Distance from City: 16.1 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 16/34

Designation: 16/34
Dimensions: 9678 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 130.125 MHz

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: http://skp.airports.com.mk/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Skopje Operations +389 7 960 6044
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: MKD 718 per tonne MTOW
Parking Fee: MKD 293 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: MKD
Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Skopje. Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Fuel truck service at Skopje. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full border controls at Skopje. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Skopje. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

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 at Ohrid. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

LBSF

ICAO: LBSF
Name: Sofia
Distance (NM): 90.9
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: EU member but not in Schengen zone. Full border control for all international arrivals at Sofia. Passport required for all nationalities.

LATI

ICAO: LATI
Name: Tirana
Distance (NM): 91.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Tirana Intl. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

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.

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Nearby Airports

BKPR Priština Adem Jashari International Airport 45 NM LAKU Kukës International Airport 54 NM LWOH St Paul the Apostle 61 NM LYLE Leskovac / Mira Sport Airport 65 NM LBSW Sofia West Airfield 67 NM LBBR Breznik 72 NM LBSA Slivnitsa 81 NM LBBB Belchinski Bani Airstrip 83 NM

Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at LWSK?: The tower frequency at Alexander the Great is 118.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at LWSK?: Alexander the Great offers Jet A-1.
Does LWSK require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Alexander the Great (North Macedonia).
Does LWSK require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Alexander the Great.

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