Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (LWOH)
Large airport · Ohrid, Southwestern Statistical Region, North Macedonia
Airport data
| Name | Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LWOH |
| IATA | OHD |
| Elevation | 2,313 ft (705 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°10'48" E 20°44'32" 41.18000, 20.74230 |
| Location | Ohrid, Southwestern Statistical Region, North Macedonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,366 ft (2550 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport at a glance
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport is a large airport in Ohrid, Southwestern Statistical Region, North Macedonia, known to airline systems as OHD. The field elevation of 2,313 ft (705 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LWOH 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, 01/19, offers 8,366 ft (2550 m) of asp 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 LWOH 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 Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport
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 | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | LATI | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Kukës International Airport | LAKU | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Skopje International Airport | LWSK | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Kozani National Airport Filippos | LGKZ | 136 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,313 ft field elevation of Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle 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 2 airports and airfields we list for North Macedonia — 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 Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport is LWOH, and its IATA code is OHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport above sea level?
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport sits at an elevation of 2,313 feet (705 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.1800, 20.7423 — in Ohrid, Southwestern Statistical Region, North Macedonia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kuçovë Air Base, about 84 km away.
Does LWOH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LWOH 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 Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport?
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,366 ft (2550 m) with a ASP surface.