Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (LATI)
Large airport · Rinas, Durrës County, Albania
Airport data
| Name | Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LATI |
| IATA | TIA |
| Elevation | 126 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°24'53" E 19°43'14" 41.41470, 19.72060 |
| Location | Rinas, Durrës County, Albania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa at a glance
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa is a large airport in Rinas, Durrës County, Albania, known to airline systems as TIA. The field elevation of 126 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LATI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 17/35, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LATI 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kuçovë Air Base | LAKV | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Kukës International Airport | LAKU | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase | LYPG | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Tivat Airport | LYTV | 138 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 126 ft field elevation of Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
What is the ICAO code of Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa?
The ICAO identifier of Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa is LATI, and its IATA code is TIA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa above sea level?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa sits at an elevation of 126 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa located?
The airport lies at 41.4147, 19.7206 — in Rinas, Durrës County, Albania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuçovë Air Base, about 73 km away.
Does LATI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LATI 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 Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa?
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.