Kukës International Airport Codes: Kukës International Airport, also known as Zayed-North Wings Airport, is located in Kukës – a city in northeastern Albania.
Serves: Kukës
Country: Albania
ICAO: LAKU
IATA: KFZ
Elevation: 1160ft/354m
Coordinates: 42°02′06″N 20°25′02″E
Airport type: International
Tower frequency: 118.7
Ground frequency: 129.1
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC+1 (CET)
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Asphalt
AOE: Yes
On the Ground
Longest runway: 2198 x 45 meters
PCN: 73/F/B/W/T
Equipment available: All equipment is available here
Navaid: Yes
Type of A/C handled: Up to B747
Terminal capacity: 1,500,000 annually
Cargo capacity: 35,000 mt annually
Fuel types: Jet A-1
There is no FBO at this airport
The airport is approximately 3.5 km from the city
Operational Information
Typical lead time for permit approval is 48 hours
PPR is not required
Slots are not required
Alternate airports: LATI, LWOH, LBSF
Contact numbers
Police: +355 4 238 1600
Fire: +355 4 238 1601
Customs: +355 4 238 1602
Airport authority: +355 4 238 1603
Tourist Information
Immigration rules state that all global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport
The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec
Ground transport includes car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city center is 1,200 – 2,000 ALL)
Accommodation available at Kukës Hotel, Sheraton Tirana, and Rogner Hotel
Currency is Albanian Lek
Tourist Attractions
- Sandervalia National Museum
- Grand Mosque of Conakry
- Tombo Island
- Cathedrale Sante Marie
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
Albania International Airport Codes
| Airport Name | City | IATA Code | ICAO Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirana International Airport (Nënë Tereza) | Tirana | TIA | LATI |
| Kukës International Airport (Zayed-North Wings) | Kukës | KFZ | LAKU |
