Kuçovë Air Base (NATO Air Base Kuçova)
Kuçovë Air Base (also NATO Air Base Kuçova; ICAO LAKV) is an active military air base in Albania, operated by the Albanian Air Force, NATO. It has 2 runways (longest 2,853 m).
Facility Details
Map
40.7719°N, 19.9019°E · 41 m elevation
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| Location | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1952 |
| Operating Organization | Albanian Air Force, NATO |
Location & Technical Details
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| ICAO code | LAKV |
| Runways |
14/32 · 2,853 m (9,360 ft) · Asphalt09/27 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · Asphalt
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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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Last updated on 13 August 2026.
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Latest Data Updates
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 102026 Created Page created: Kuçovë Air Base