Tirana International Airport (LATI)
Tirana, Albania · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LATI
IATA
TIA
City
Tirana
Country
Albania
Region
Europe
Elevation
126 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
41.4147, 19.7206
Overview
Albanian capital airport near the Adriatic coast. Fastest growing aviation market in Southeast Europe.
Current Weather at LATI
Pilots flying into or out of Tirana International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LATI 030850Z 27007KT 240V300 CAVOK 28/13 Q1012 BECMG TL1000 23014KTWind 270° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 27
Current TAF
TAF LATI 030500Z 0306/0406 VRB04KT 9999 SCT050 BKN080 TX30/0312Z TN14/0404Z TEMPO 0309/0317 20015KT TEMPO 0320/0404 12012KT SHRA FEW030CB BKN050Decode METAR for LATI
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Tirana International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LATI. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LATI. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Tirana. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Tirana International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Tirana International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LATI include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
Flight Training Available
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