Skopje International Airport (LWSK)
Large airport · Ilinden, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia
Airport data
| Name | Skopje International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LWSK |
| IATA | SKP |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°57'29" E 21°37'21" 41.95809, 21.62258 |
| Location | Ilinden, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,678 ft (2950 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Skopje International Airport at a glance
Skopje International Airport is a large airport in Ilinden, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia, known to airline systems as SKP. The field elevation of 781 ft (238 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LWSK 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, 16/34, offers 9,678 ft (2950 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LWSK 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 Skopje 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 | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Kukës International Airport | LAKU | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport | LWOH | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Niš Constantine the Great Airport | LYNI | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Sofia Airport | LBSF | 169 km (91 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Skopje International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 781 ft field elevation of Skopje 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 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 Skopje International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Skopje International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Skopje International Airport is LWSK, and its IATA code is SKP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Skopje International Airport above sea level?
Skopje International Airport sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Skopje International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9581, 21.6226 — in Ilinden, Skopje Statistical Region, North Macedonia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Priština Adem Jashari International Airport, about 84 km away.
Does LWSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LWSK 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 Skopje International Airport?
Skopje International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,678 ft (2950 m) with a ASP surface.