GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

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

Summary
Operating Country 🇦🇱 Albania
Location🇦🇱 Albania
Status Active
UsageMilitary only
Year built1952
Operating OrganizationAlbanian Air Force, NATO
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates40.7719°N, 19.9019°E
Elevation41 m (135 ft)
ICAO codeLAKV
Runways
14/32 · 2,853 m (9,360 ft) · Asphalt09/27 · 2,500 m (8,202 ft) · 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.

Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) and other open sources. Last updated on 13 August 2026. Suggest a change
Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
  2. APR 102026 Created Page created: Kuçovë Air Base