Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

LATI / TIA

Rinas, AL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 19 min ago
09:20Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
0 kt
10+ km
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1028 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LATI 040920Z 00000KT 9999 SCT120 BKN160 14/08 Q1028 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 126 ft
SCT 12,000 ft AGL
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
12,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,126 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
16,126 ft AMSL
QNH
1028 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1024 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (126 ft)
Pressure Alt
-317 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -407 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LATI 040500Z 0406/0506 VRB05KT CAVOK TX19/0412Z TN05/0504Z TEMPO 0410/0417 32010KT PROB40 TEMPO 0421/0502 2000 BCFG NSC BECMG 0503/0505 BKN025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:38Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
10:00Z TEMPO
+1h
VFR 320° 10 kt
21:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+12h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Patches Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ATI
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 9,009 ft 148 ft ASP 174°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
174° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LATI

7,710 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
85.1%
MVFR
10.9%
IFR
3.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 85.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 21 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.5%
NE
1.3%
E
4%
SE
27.8%
S
30.6%
SW
3%
W
4%
NW
15.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.6°C
Range: -7°C to 32°C
-7°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,710 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LATI
IATA Code: TIA
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 126 ft MSL

Location

City: Rinas
Country: AL
Latitude: 41.414700°
Longitude: 19.720600°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 9,009 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

Overview

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa serves as the primary international gateway for Albania, located in Rinas, approximately 17 kilometers northwest of Tirana. The airport plays a critical role in Albania's air transportation infrastructure, handling both commercial passenger and cargo operations with its substantial 9,009-foot runway.

Flying Conditions

Albania's geographic position results in variable weather conditions that pilots must carefully monitor. The airport's relatively low elevation of 126 feet MSL suggests minimal altitude-related performance considerations, but seasonal wind patterns can significantly impact approach and departure strategies.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (17/35) is constructed with asphalt, providing a robust surface for heavy aircraft operations. Its geographic coordinates at 41.414700, 19.720600 place the airport in a transitional zone between coastal and mountainous terrain, which can generate complex localized meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's substantial length of 9,009 feet accommodates a wide range of aircraft types and provides significant operational flexibility. Pilots should anticipate potential crosswind components due to the runway's orientation and the surrounding topographical influences, requiring careful wind assessment during approach and landing phases.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.