Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport

LWOH / OHD

Ohrid, MK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
9°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
5 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LWOH 040850Z 15005KT 130V190 9999 FEW040 SCT090 09/05 Q1028

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,313 ft
FEW 4,000 ft AGL
SCT 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,313 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,313 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LWOH 040810Z 0409/0509 VRB02KT CAVOK BECMG 0409/0411 16008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: >10km

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Airport Runway Layout

N
WOH
01
19 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 01/19
Active: 19
8,366 ft 148 ft ASP 18°
3.8 kt 3.2 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LWOH

4,894 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94%
MVFR
5.2%
IFR
0.8%
LIFR
0%

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.3 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 29°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 0.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
18.2%
NE
5.6%
E
2.9%
SE
14.8%
S
23.8%
SW
2.9%
W
4.5%
NW
26.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 9.5°C
Range: -11°C to 29°C
-11°C 29°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 01/19
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 4,894 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LWOH
IATA Code: OHD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,313 ft MSL

Location

City: Ohrid
Country: MK
Latitude: 41.180000°
Longitude: 20.742300°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 8,366 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport

Overview

Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport serves the historic city of Ohrid in North Macedonia, situated at an elevation of 2,313 feet MSL. The medium-sized airport provides regional aviation connectivity, with its single runway 01/19 extending 8,366 feet on an asphalt surface. Located at coordinates 41.180000, 20.742300, the airport supports various aviation operations in southwestern North Macedonia.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at the airport are predominantly favorable for visual flight rules (VFR), with 94% of observations indicating clear conditions. Temperatures range from -11°C to 29°C, with an average of 10.2°C. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northwest at 315 degrees, averaging 6.4 knots with occasional gusts up to 24 knots. September, October, and December represent the most consistent VFR months for flight operations.

Notable Features

The airport's elevated position at 2,313 feet MSL suggests surrounding mountainous terrain typical of the Macedonian landscape. Runway 01/19 experiences highly favorable wind conditions, with 100% wind alignment and an average crosswind of just 3.7 knots. The minimal occurrence of low visibility conditions (MVFR at only 5.1% and virtually no IFR/LIFR events) indicates generally stable atmospheric conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect consistent wind conditions from the northwest, which typically align well with runway 01/19. The low average crosswind of 3.7 knots provides comfortable approach and landing conditions. With an average visibility of 10 statute miles and no recorded fog events, visual approaches are highly probable throughout the year. The long 8,366-foot runway offers ample landing and takeoff space for various aircraft types.

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

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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.