Podgorica (LYPG/TGD) — Podgorica, Montenegro
Podgorica (LYPG/TGD) serves Podgorica, Montenegro. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (08/26, 18/36). Field elevation is 141 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: LYPG
- Name: Podgorica
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 42.359402
- Longitude: 19.2519
- Elevation: 141 ft
- Country: Montenegro
- Municipality: Podgorica
- IATA Code: TGD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LYBA
- Timezone: Europe/Podgorica
- Distance from City: 9.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 08/26
- Designation: 08/26
- Dimensions: 7130 X 50
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Secondary runway. Not commonly used for commercial ops.
Runway 18/36
- Designation: 18/36
- Dimensions: 8202 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: 55/R/A/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL edge lights (60m spacing); RWY 18: SSALF + REIL-OMNI + PAPI (3.20°); RWY 36: HIALS + SFL + REIL-OMNI + PAPI (3.20°)
- NAVAIDs: ILS/LOC 109.90 MHz (YUI) on RWY 36, GS 3.20°, OM + MM; VOR-DME POD 113.00 MHz; NDB POD 335 kHz; NDB DAN 312 kHz
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 36), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: RWY 18 visual approach only due to terrain (Dinaric Alps). ICAO classification 4E.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.200 MHz
- Ground: 118.200 MHz
- Operations: 118.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: not found (no ATIS frequency published in any source) MHz
Operation Hours
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Hours vary by day/season per NOTAM. Typical winter (CET UTC+1): Mon-Sat 0615-2015L (05:15-19:15 UTC), Wed until 2115L (20:15 UTC), Sun until 2215L (21:15 UTC). Summer (CEST UTC+2) shifts 1h earlier in UTC. Tower reported H24 but airport ops are not H24. GA/non-sched require 36h PNR.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +382 20 444242
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +382 20 444233
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://montenegroairports.com
- Remarks: General info: +382 20 444244. Ops: [email protected]. Parking/PPR: [email protected]. Euro Jet handling: +420 2 3334 3362 (24h).
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: [email protected]
- Remarks: GA/non-scheduled flights require 36h prior notice. Limited GA parking (3 spots).
Customs
- Open: 05:15
- Close: 19:15
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs aligned with airport operating hours (variable by NOTAM/season). Tel: +382 20 442000. International airport of entry.
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 7.50/t MTOW (up to 24t); EUR 9.50/t MTOW (over 24t) — Airports of Montenegro pricelist 2014, may be outdated
- Parking Fee: not found
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Handlers: Euro Jet, Evropa Jet Services, FCG Ops Podgorica Handling. Fire category 6. No de-icing available.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 1.00
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Bowser delivery to stand. Provider: UCIG Energy (contract). No Avgas/100LL available. Credit cards accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full border controls. Immigration tel: +382 20 224867. Gen dec required 24h prior. Visa per national immigration law.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 21:15
- Curfew End: 05:15
- Noise Chapter Min: not found
- Remarks: De facto night curfew — airport closes after last flight (typically by 21:00-22:00 UTC winter). No H24 ops. RWY 18 approach restricted due to terrain — visual only under VMC. No de-icing available.
Alternates
LYTV
- ICAO: LYTV
- Name: Tivat
- Distance (NM): 23.6
- 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.
LDDU
- ICAO: LDDU
- Name: Cilipi
- Distance (NM): 45.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Dubrovnik where available.
LATI
- ICAO: LATI
- Name: Tirana
- Distance (NM): 60.5
- 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.
LQMO
- ICAO: LQMO
- Name: Mostar
- Distance (NM): 83.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Bosnia and Herzegovina requires APIS for international flights. No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for GA but prior notification via PPR recommended. Contact Mostar Tower +387 36 353 777.
LQSA
- ICAO: LQSA
- Name: Sarajevo
- Distance (NM): 96.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Sarajevo. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of LYPG?
- Podgorica operates from 05:15 to 19:15.
- What is the tower frequency at LYPG?
- The tower frequency at Podgorica is 118.200 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LYPG?
- Podgorica offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at LYPG?
- Yes, customs at Podgorica is available from 05:15 to 19:15.
- Does LYPG require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Podgorica.
- Where is LYPG located?
- Podgorica (LYPG) is located in Podgorica, Montenegro.
- What is the IATA code for LYPG?
- The IATA code for Podgorica is TGD.
- How long is the runway at LYPG?
- The main runway at Podgorica (08/26) measures 7130 X 50.
- Does LYPG have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Podgorica has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
- Is LYPG a port of entry?
- Yes, Podgorica is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.