Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa

LATI / TIA

Rinas, AL

Last Updated
Jul 27, 08:50Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 22 min ago
08:50Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
4 kt
150°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LATI 270850Z 15004KT 110V200 9999 FEW090 SCT130 30/17 Q1015 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 126 ft
FEW 9,000 ft AGL
SCT 13,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,126 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
13,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,126 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 13,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south-southeast (150°) at 4 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 9,000 ft, scattered at 13,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 17°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 24 hours. The forecast shows a transition between VFR and IFR conditions. Pilots should monitor the forecast closely and have an alternate airport plan. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 06:00Z and 14:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 08:00Z and 12:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (126 ft)
Pressure Alt
74 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,904 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LATI 270500Z 2706/2806 VRB05KT 9999 SCT100 TX28/2712Z TN20/2804Z TEMPO 2706/2714 FEW030CB BKN050 TEMPO 2708/2712 VRB10G20KT 4000 TSRA SCT025CB BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:12Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km

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
Active: 17
9,009 ft 148 ft ASP 174°
3.8 kt 1.4 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LATI

14,327 observations | Sep 2025 - Jul 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
90.4%
MVFR
7.2%
IFR
1.9%
LIFR
0.5%

Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 90.4% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 5.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, June, April.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 5.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 28 kt
Calm Winds: 4.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
3.5%
N
10.3%
S
26.1%
W
8%
NE
1.8%
NW
19.7%
SE
22.2%
SW
3.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.8°C
Range: -7°C to 38°C
-7°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 5.3%

Best Months for VFR

July June April

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 14,327 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jul 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.