Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

LATI / TIA

Rinas, AL

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:20Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
19:20Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
10°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 7°C
2 kt
Variable
6 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LATI 041920Z VRB02KT 6000 SCT130 10/07 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 126 ft
SCT 13,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,126 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1023 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (126 ft)
Pressure Alt
-287 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -857 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LATI 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT CAVOK TX16/0512Z TN06/0505Z TEMPO 0506/0512 RA BKN025 TEMPO 0512/0517 32010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
06:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR
Ceiling: 2,500 ft
Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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° 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 - 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.