Kuçovë Air Base (LAKV)
Medium airport · Kuçovë, Berat County, Albania
Airport data
| Name | Kuçovë Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LAKV |
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°46'19" E 19°54'7" 40.77190, 19.90190 |
| Location | Kuçovë, Berat County, Albania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,318 ft (2840 m) | 220 ft | CON | Yes |
Kuçovë Air Base at a glance
Kuçovë Air Base is a medium airport in Kuçovë, Berat County, Albania. The field elevation of 135 ft (41 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LAKV 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, 14/32, offers 9,318 ft (2840 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LAKV 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 Kuçovë Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | LATI | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | LGKR | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Ioannina King Pyrrhus National Airport | LGIO | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Kukës International Airport | LAKU | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kuçovë Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 135 ft field elevation of Kuçovë Air Base 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 Kuçovë Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kuçovë Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kuçovë Air Base is LAKV, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kuçovë Air Base above sea level?
Kuçovë Air Base sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kuçovë Air Base located?
The airport lies at 40.7719, 19.9019 — in Kuçovë, Berat County, Albania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, about 73 km away.
Does LAKV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LAKV 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 Kuçovë Air Base?
Kuçovë Air Base has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,318 ft (2840 m) with a CON surface.