SKP
Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
Skopje · North MacedoniaICAO LWSK
Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) is an airport serving Skopje, North Macedonia, located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres at coordinates 41° 57' 41.8" N, 21° 37' 17.0" E. The airport sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level. With 22 direct destinations served by 12 airlines, it is a regional hub for air travel. The local timezone is Europe/Skopje (GMT+2).
Destinations
22
Airlines
12
Elevation ft
781/ 238m
Europe/Skopje
GMT+2
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Airport Details
IATA Code
SKP
ICAO Code
LWSK
City
Skopje
Country
North Macedonia
Elevation
781 ft
Local Time
08:37 PM (GMT+2)
Coordinates
Latitude:41.9616°
Longitude:21.6214°
Popular Routes from SKP
| Destination | City | Distance | Flight Time | Type | CO2 (Economy) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZRH | Zurich, Switzerland | 746 mi | 1h 55m | short-haul | 306 kg | View |
| BEG | Belgrade, Serbia | 208 mi | 0h 54m | short-haul | 85 kg | View |
| BGY | Bergamo, Italy | 648 mi | 1h 44m | short-haul | 266 kg | View |
| CGN | Cologne, Germany | 923 mi | 2h 15m | short-haul | 379 kg | View |
| CRL | Charleroi, Belgium | 1,007 mi | 2h 34m | medium-haul | 253 kg | View |
| DTM | Dortmund, Germany | 934 mi | 2h 26m | medium-haul | 234 kg | View |
| DXB | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 2,240 mi | 4h 54m | medium-haul | 562 kg | View |
| EIN | Eindhoven, Netherlands | 1,009 mi | 2h 35m | medium-haul | 253 kg | View |
| FCO | Rome, Italy | 484 mi | 1h 25m | short-haul | 199 kg | View |
| FMM | Memmingen, Germany | 695 mi | 1h 49m | short-haul | 285 kg | View |
Airlines Operating at SKP
12 active airlines serving Skopje Alexander the Great Airport.
Adria Airways
JPSlovenia
Air Serbia
JUSerbia
Alitalia
AZItaly
Austrian Airlines
OSAustria
Belair Airlines
4TSwitzerland
Croatia Airlines
OUCroatia
Fly Dubai
FZUnited Arab Emirates
Germania
STGermany
Pegasus Airlines
PCTurkey
Swiss International Air Lines
LXSwitzerland
Turkish Airlines
TKTurkey
Wizz Air
W6Hungary
CO2 Emissions Reference
Estimated carbon dioxide emissions per passenger for sample flight distances, based on DEFRA 2024 emission factors.
| Route Type | Distance | Economy | Premium Eco | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-haul | 800 km | 204 kg | 326 kg | 592 kg | 816 kg |
| Medium-haul | 3,000 km | 468 kg | 749 kg | 1357 kg | 1872 kg |
| Long-haul | 8,000 km | 1200 kg | 1920 kg | 3480 kg | 4800 kg |
Values are estimates based on average emission factors. Actual emissions vary by aircraft type, load factor, and routing.
Nearby Airports
Airports closest to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport that may serve as alternatives.
| Airport | IATA | City | Country | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priština International Airport | PRN | Pristina | Serbia | 83 km |
| Kastoria National Airport | KSO | Kastoria | Greece | 171 km |
| Filippos Airport | KZI | Kozani | Greece | 187 km |
| Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa | TIA | Tirana | Albania | 170 km |
| Sofia Airport | SOF | Sofia | Bulgaria | 169 km |
| Podgorica Airport | TGD | Podgorica | Montenegro | 201 km |
| Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport | SKG | Thessaloniki | Greece | 196 km |
| Ioannina Airport | IOA | Ioannina | Greece | 260 km |
Geographic & Timezone Details
Position
- Latitude (DMS)
- 41° 57' 41.8" N
- Longitude (DMS)
- 21° 37' 17.0" E
- Latitude (Decimal)
- 41.961601
- Longitude (Decimal)
- 21.621401
- Hemisphere
- Northern / Eastern
Timezone
- IANA Timezone
- Europe/Skopje
- UTC Offset
- GMT+2
- Current Local Time
- 08:37 PM
- Elevation (ft)
- 781 ft
- Elevation (m)
- 238 m
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IATA code for Skopje Alexander the Great Airport?
The IATA code for Skopje Alexander the Great Airport is SKP, and its ICAO code is LWSK. The airport is located in Skopje, North Macedonia.
How many destinations can you fly to from SKP?
There are 22 direct destinations available from Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) in Skopje, North Macedonia.
What airlines fly from SKP?
There are 12 airlines operating from SKP, including Adria Airways, Air Serbia, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, Belair Airlines, and more.
What timezone is Skopje Alexander the Great Airport in?
Skopje Alexander the Great Airport is in the Europe/Skopje timezone (GMT+2). The airport is located in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres.
What is the elevation of Skopje Alexander the Great Airport?
Skopje Alexander the Great Airport sits at an elevation of 781 feet (238 meters) above sea level.
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