Priština Adem Jashari International Airport

BKPR / PRN

Prishtina, XK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 26 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR BKPR 041930Z VRB01KT 9999 SCT090 08/05 Q1025 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,789 ft
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,789 ft AMSL
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
965 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,789 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,437 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,026 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF BKPR 041730Z 0418/0518 VRB05KT 9999 BKN040 BECMG 0500/0502 35010KT TEMPO 0502/0512 4000 -RA BR PROB40 TEMPO 0512/0518 4000 SHRA
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:56Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
00:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 350° 10 kt
02:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Light Rain, Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
KPR
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 9,974 ft 148 ft ASP 176° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - BKPR

7,694 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
70.6%
MVFR
16.7%
IFR
5.4%
LIFR
7.3%

Priština Adem Jashari International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 70.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 12.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from -10°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 0.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
35.9%
NE
5%
E
3.4%
SE
9.8%
S
18.9%
SW
5%
W
7.3%
NW
14.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.6°C
Range: -10°C to 30°C
-10°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.5%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 7,694 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Priština Adem Jashari International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: BKPR
IATA Code: PRN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,789 ft MSL

Location

City: Prishtina
Country: XK
Latitude: 42.572800°
Longitude: 21.035801°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 9,974 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Priština Adem Jashari International Airport

Overview

Priština Adem Jashari International Airport serves as the primary international aviation gateway for Kosovo, located in Prishtina at an elevation of 1,789 feet MSL. The airport operates a single runway (17/35) spanning 9,974 feet, capable of handling medium-sized aircraft with international connectivity.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions 66.9% of the time, with Marginal VFR conditions occurring 18.2% of observations. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -10°C to 30°C, with an average of 7.1°C, requiring careful preflight planning for performance considerations.

Notable Features

The airport experiences prevailing northerly winds at an average of 7 knots, with occasional gusts up to 30 knots. Visibility is typically excellent, averaging 10 statute miles, with fog present in 11.8% of observations and minimal instances of extremely restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a minimal average crosswind of 2.5 knots. Optimal visual flying conditions are most prevalent in September, October, and January, providing predictable approach and landing environments for pilots.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.