Skopje International Airport (SKP): Codes, Runways & Location
Skopje International Airport (IATA: SKP · ICAO: LWSK) is a large airport serving Ilinden, North Macedonia. It lies at 41.9581° N, 21.6226° E, 781 ft (238 m) above sea level.
Overview of Skopje International Airport
Skopje International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ilinden in North Macedonia. It is identified by the IATA code SKP and the ICAO code LWSK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Skopje International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2950 m (9678 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 781 ft (238 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (PRN) about 84 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,950 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skopje International Airport
Where is Skopje International Airport located?
Skopje International Airport is located in Ilinden, North Macedonia. Its coordinates are 41.9581° N, 21.6226° E.
What is the airport code for Skopje International Airport?
Skopje International Airport has an IATA code of SKP and an ICAO code of LWSK.
How long is the runway at Skopje International Airport?
Skopje International Airport's longest runway is about 2950 m (9678 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Skopje International Airport have?
Skopje International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Skopje International Airport a major airport?
Skopje International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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