Kuçovë Air Base (NATO Air Base Kuçova)

Summary

Operating Country 🇦🇱 Albania
Location 🇦🇱 Albania
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1952
Operating OrganizationAlbanian Air Force, NATO

Location & Details

Map of Kuçovë Air Base
Coordinates40.7719°N, 19.9019°E
Elevation41 m (135 ft)
ICAO codeLAKV
Runways
  • 14/32 [Asphalt]
  • 09/27 [Asphalt]

Description

Kuçovë Air Base is a military air base near Kuçovë in Berat County, Albania. Built in 1952 and brought into service in 1955, it was renovated to NATO standards in phases and was inaugurated as a NATO tactical air base in 2024. The base now supports Albanian Air Force and NATO flight operations and includes a notable underground hangar complex.

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