Skopje International Airport (LWSK)
Skopje, North Macedonia · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LWSK
IATA
SKP
City
Skopje
Country
North Macedonia
Region
Europe
Elevation
781 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
41.9616, 21.6214
Overview
North Macedonia capital airport surrounded by mountains with Wizz Air service.
Current Weather at LWSK
Pilots flying into or out of Skopje 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 LWSK 030850Z 28004KT 230V330 9999 FEW035 SCT060 BKN080 23/16 Q1013 NOSIGWind 280° at 4 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF LWSK 030830Z 0309/0409 VRB02KT 9999 FEW030 SCT060 TEMPO 0310/0315 16010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0312/0318 VRB15KT TSRA FEW035CB SCT050 TEMPO 0318/0406 VRB15KT TSRA FEW033CB BKN040Decode METAR for LWSK
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Skopje International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LWSK. 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 LWSK. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Skopje. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Skopje 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 Skopje International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LWSK include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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