Kukës International Airport (LAKU)
Medium airport · Kukës, Kukës County, Albania
Airport data
| Name | Kukës International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LAKU |
| IATA | KFZ |
| Elevation | 1,120 ft (341 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°2'9" E 20°24'57" 42.03580, 20.41596 |
| Location | Kukës, Kukës County, Albania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 7,211 ft (2198 m) | 98 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Kukës International Airport at a glance
Kukës International Airport is a medium airport in Kukës, Kukës County, Albania, known to airline systems as KFZ. The field elevation of 1,120 ft (341 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LAKU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 01/19, offers 7,211 ft (2198 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LAKU shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kukës International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport | BKPR | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | LATI | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Skopje International Airport | LWSK | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase | LYPG | 102 km (55 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kukës International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,120 ft field elevation of Kukës International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 3 airports and airfields we list for Albania — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kukës International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kukës International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kukës International Airport is LAKU, and its IATA code is KFZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kukës International Airport above sea level?
Kukës International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,120 feet (341 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kukës International Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.0358, 20.4160 — in Kukës, Kukës County, Albania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Priština Adem Jashari International Airport, about 79 km away.
Does LAKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LAKU appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kukës International Airport?
Kukës International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 7,211 ft (2198 m) with a ASPH surface.