Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa
Rinas, Durrës County (Albania)
IATA: TIA ICAO: LATI
Longest Active Runway
9,843 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
126 ft
38 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
41.4147°, 19.7206°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Albania
Among 2 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1168 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5027 MSL
Top 69.1% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Albania and #1168 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport (Prishtina) | PRN | 91 NM (168.5 km) | 9,974 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Brindisi Airport (Brindisi) | BDS | 92.3 NM (170.9 km) | 10,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (Dubrovnik) | DBV | 94.7 NM (175.4 km) | 10,597 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)