Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase

LYPG / TGD

Podgorica, ME

Last Updated
Mar 4, 22:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 10 min ago
22:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
1 kt
Variable
10+ km
Visibility
8,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LYPG 042230Z VRB01KT 9999 BKN080 11/08 Q1026 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 141 ft
BKN 8,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
8,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,141 ft AMSL
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1021 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (141 ft)
Pressure Alt
-242 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -688 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LYPG 041700Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT 8000 FEW040 BKN070 TX17/0514Z TN08/0506Z TEMPO 0423/0504 5000 -RA BR TEMPO 0504/0507 2000 BR PROB30 TEMPO 0510/0514 5000 SHRA FEW030TCU SCT040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 2 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 7,000 ft
23:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Light Rain, Mist
04:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 2 km
Mist
10:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+12h
MVFR
Visibility: 5 km
Showers Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
YPG
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 184° 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 - LYPG

7,769 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
82.4%
MVFR
11.6%
IFR
3.7%
LIFR
2.3%

Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 82.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -5°C to 32°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 8.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
30.4%
NE
4.3%
E
5.9%
SE
13.4%
S
10.3%
SW
3.9%
W
6%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.6°C
Range: -5°C to 32°C
-5°C 32°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.7%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.5 kt

Statistics computed from 7,769 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LYPG
IATA Code: TGD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 141 ft MSL

Location

City: Podgorica
Country: ME
Latitude: 42.359402°
Longitude: 19.251900°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase

Overview

Podgorica Airport serves as Montenegro's primary international airport, located in the central part of the country near the capital city. Situated at an elevation of 141 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports both civilian and military operations from its Golubovci Airbase location.

Flying Conditions

The airport's single runway 18/36 measures 8,202 feet in length, accommodating a wide range of aircraft types and operations. Its moderate elevation and geographic position suggest potential for variable wind conditions, which pilots should carefully monitor during approach and departure phases.

Notable Features

Positioned at coordinates 42.359402, 19.251900, Podgorica Airport is surrounded by Montenegro's diverse terrain, including proximity to mountainous regions. The airport's large classification indicates significant infrastructure to support complex aviation activities and potentially challenging local geographic interactions.

Approach Considerations

With a single runway oriented 18/36, pilots should anticipate potential crosswind scenarios during landing and takeoff. The airport's elevation and geographic context suggest careful attention to local terrain and potential wind shear conditions when planning approaches and departures.

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.