country guide
Flying in Albania: a pilot's guide
A pilot's reference for flying in Albania: the civil aviation authority (the national civil aviation authority), licensing and where to find 21 airports and the surrounding airspace.
Flying in Albania
Albania has 21 airports and airfields in our database, of which 1 have scheduled airline service. Civil aviation is overseen by the national civil aviation authority.
Licensing & regulations
Pilot licences, ratings, medicals and currency are issued and regulated by the national civil aviation authority; confirm current requirements with the official authority.
Major airports
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
- Kukës International Airport
- Kuçovë Air Base
- Berat Regional Hospital Heliport
- Farkë Helicopter Base
- Gjadër Air Base
Browse all 21 Albania airports and the airspace around them.
Reference and flight-planning context only — not for navigation. Licensing, airspace and entry rules change; always confirm with the national civil aviation authority and the current AIP before you fly.
Albania aviation by the numbers
21 airfields on record (1 with scheduled service), 16 airspace volumes, 3 navaids.
Airfields by type
- Closed9
- Heliport9
- Medium airport2
- Large airport1
Longest runways
- Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa9,843 ft
- Kuçovë Air Base9,318 ft
- Kukës International Airport7,211 ft
Counts computed from The Pilots Desk reference data (OurAirports, FAA, OpenAIP).
For reference and training only — verify current requirements with the official authority. Last reviewed June 16, 2026.