Tivat Airport
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Tivat Airport is an international airport
located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the centre of Tivat
, Montenegro
in the center of the Boka Kotorska bay.
The airport handles international flights. As Montenegro's two main airports are merely 80 km apart, there are no regular passenger domestic flights. Domestic flights have been reduced to charter flights and general aviation
, and all scheduled traffic is international.
There are daily scheduled flights to various European destinations. During the summer season, there are many charter flights and air connections to various major cities in the world. The flights to Belgrade airport has traditionally accounted for majority of the traffic at the airport, but the percentage is decreasing thanks to more airlines flying at Tivat.
Tivat airport was built in 1971 with a single asphalt runway
(14/32) of 2,500 meters (8,202 ft), 7 parking stands for airliners and a capacity of up to 6 aircraft
movements per hour.
Tivat Airport is the largest airport in Montenegro(by passenger traffic). It is one of two public airports in Montenegro
, the other being Podgorica Airport
. Both are operated by the state-owned company Airports of Montenegro (Aerodromi Crne Gore/Аеродроми Црне Горе).
The sole passenger terminal is a single-story building extensively refurbished in 2006, featuring 12 check-in
desks and 6 gates.
Tivat airport is located on the northern Adriatic coast of Montenegro. With mountains rising abruptly around Tivat airport and runway 32 that ends only 50 meters from the waters of the Bay of Kotor
, it is a challenging approach and landing, rated 4D by the ICAO (operational restrictions due to the surrounding high terrain). Despite that harsh environment, there have been no accidents at the airport since it began operations. Due to mountainous terrain along the approach path, the airport is open only during daytime hours. Tivat Airport is one of the most dangerous and most difficult airport for approach and landing and a challenge for every pilot.That’s why pilots like to call it “The European KaiTak”(LYTV Approach RWY14 is quite similar to VHHH Approach RWY13) - see YouTube video "Siberian Landing - Tivat Tower"
Pilots say that anyone who lands at Tivat airport during rain & wind (low visibility,heavy crosswinds,wind shear,especially during winter season) can land anywhere, anytime, in any conditions.(see AIP Serbia and Montenegro for procedures/instructions).
There are daily flights from Tivat to Belgrade
throughout the year, while other destinations are served with seasonal flights during the busiest summer period. Tivat airport is mainly used by charter flights, being only 7 km away from UNESCO
-protected old town of Kotor
and about 20 km from the other two most frequent Montenegrin coastal tourist destinations: the largest bay town of Herceg-Novi (via 5 minute ferry ride) and the always busy Budva
(27 June 2009 the total number of flights was 51).
With the rapid development of the local real estate and the construction of Porto Montenegro
, the airport has the fastest growing rate in number of passengers of any airport in the region.
The growth slowed down in 2008, since incoming airlines' older aircraft like the Ilyushin Il-86
were eventually banned from flying to Tivat and subsequently redirected to Podgorica Airport due to noise abatement.
In 2007, The South Korean Government donated equipments and provided training for airport personnel at Korea Civil Aviation Training Center, through KOICA's one-million- dollar-project for Tivat airport modernization (FIDS, cargo loader, lavatory vehicles, training of airport management and technical personnel,security equipments).
In 2007, Tivat Airport served 570,636 passengers. Due to global economic slowdown, number of passengers served has declined slightly in 2009, but recovery has been noted in 2010.The total number of passengers in June, July and August this year (2011) was 393 353 which makes 72.5% of the total
passenger traffic last year (541 836).In June and July, passenger traffic is increasing by 17% while in August increased by 20% compared to last year.
Airport
An airport is a location where aircraft such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, and blimps take off and land. Aircraft may be stored or maintained at an airport...
located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the centre of Tivat
Tivat
Tivat is a coastal town in southwest Montenegro, located in the Bay of Kotor...
, Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
in the center of the Boka Kotorska bay.
The airport handles international flights. As Montenegro's two main airports are merely 80 km apart, there are no regular passenger domestic flights. Domestic flights have been reduced to charter flights and general aviation
General aviation
General aviation is one of the two categories of civil aviation. It refers to all flights other than military and scheduled airline and regular cargo flights, both private and commercial. General aviation flights range from gliders and powered parachutes to large, non-scheduled cargo jet flights...
, and all scheduled traffic is international.
There are daily scheduled flights to various European destinations. During the summer season, there are many charter flights and air connections to various major cities in the world. The flights to Belgrade airport has traditionally accounted for majority of the traffic at the airport, but the percentage is decreasing thanks to more airlines flying at Tivat.
Overview
Tivat Airport offers one of the most difficult approaches in Europe. Located among mountains and hills, in the middle part of Boka Kotorska bay, landing at Tivat airport requires very professional and highly trainned crew.Tivat airport was built in 1971 with a single asphalt runway
Runway
According to ICAO a runway is a "defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and take-off of aircraft." Runways may be a man-made surface or a natural surface .- Orientation and dimensions :Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally one tenth...
(14/32) of 2,500 meters (8,202 ft), 7 parking stands for airliners and a capacity of up to 6 aircraft
Aircraft
An aircraft is a vehicle that is able to fly by gaining support from the air, or, in general, the atmosphere of a planet. An aircraft counters the force of gravity by using either static lift or by using the dynamic lift of an airfoil, or in a few cases the downward thrust from jet engines.Although...
movements per hour.
Tivat Airport is the largest airport in Montenegro(by passenger traffic). It is one of two public airports in Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
, the other being Podgorica Airport
Podgorica Airport
Podgorica Airport is an international airport located south of Podgorica, Montenegro. It is the main hub for Montenegro Airlines....
. Both are operated by the state-owned company Airports of Montenegro (Aerodromi Crne Gore/Аеродроми Црне Горе).
The sole passenger terminal is a single-story building extensively refurbished in 2006, featuring 12 check-in
Check-in
Check-in is the process of announcing your arrival at a hotel, airport, sea port or social network service.-Airlines and airports :Check-in desks are found in the majority of commercial airports. Their main function is to take in luggage that passengers wish to, or are required to, place within the...
desks and 6 gates.
Tivat airport is located on the northern Adriatic coast of Montenegro. With mountains rising abruptly around Tivat airport and runway 32 that ends only 50 meters from the waters of the Bay of Kotor
Bay of Kotor
The Bay of Kotor in south-western Montenegro is a winding bay on the Adriatic Sea. The bay, sometimes called Europe's southernmost fjord, is in fact a submerged river canyon of the disintegrated Bokelj River which used to run from the high mountain plateaus of Mount Orjen...
, it is a challenging approach and landing, rated 4D by the ICAO (operational restrictions due to the surrounding high terrain). Despite that harsh environment, there have been no accidents at the airport since it began operations. Due to mountainous terrain along the approach path, the airport is open only during daytime hours. Tivat Airport is one of the most dangerous and most difficult airport for approach and landing and a challenge for every pilot.That’s why pilots like to call it “The European KaiTak”(LYTV Approach RWY14 is quite similar to VHHH Approach RWY13) - see YouTube video "Siberian Landing - Tivat Tower"
Pilots say that anyone who lands at Tivat airport during rain & wind (low visibility,heavy crosswinds,wind shear,especially during winter season) can land anywhere, anytime, in any conditions.(see AIP Serbia and Montenegro for procedures/instructions).
There are daily flights from Tivat to Belgrade
Belgrade
Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. According to official results of Census 2011, the city has a population of 1,639,121. It is one of the 15 largest cities in Europe...
throughout the year, while other destinations are served with seasonal flights during the busiest summer period. Tivat airport is mainly used by charter flights, being only 7 km away from UNESCO
UNESCO
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations...
-protected old town of Kotor
Kotor
Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,510 and is the administrative center of the municipality....
and about 20 km from the other two most frequent Montenegrin coastal tourist destinations: the largest bay town of Herceg-Novi (via 5 minute ferry ride) and the always busy Budva
Budva
Budva is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and it is the centre of municipality...
(27 June 2009 the total number of flights was 51).
With the rapid development of the local real estate and the construction of Porto Montenegro
Porto Montenegro
Porto Montenegro is a Luxury yacht marina and adjacent waterfront development currently under construction in Tivat, Montenegro.The construction site was a naval shipyard named Arsenal, which fell into disuse after the Yugoslav Wars and the decline of the SFR Yugoslav Navy...
, the airport has the fastest growing rate in number of passengers of any airport in the region.
The growth slowed down in 2008, since incoming airlines' older aircraft like the Ilyushin Il-86
Ilyushin Il-86
The Ilyushin Il-86 is a medium-range wide-body jet airliner. It was the USSR's first wide-body and the world's second four-engined wide-body...
were eventually banned from flying to Tivat and subsequently redirected to Podgorica Airport due to noise abatement.
In 2007, The South Korean Government donated equipments and provided training for airport personnel at Korea Civil Aviation Training Center, through KOICA's one-million- dollar-project for Tivat airport modernization (FIDS, cargo loader, lavatory vehicles, training of airport management and technical personnel,security equipments).
In 2007, Tivat Airport served 570,636 passengers. Due to global economic slowdown, number of passengers served has declined slightly in 2009, but recovery has been noted in 2010.The total number of passengers in June, July and August this year (2011) was 393 353 which makes 72.5% of the total
passenger traffic last year (541 836).In June and July, passenger traffic is increasing by 17% while in August increased by 20% compared to last year.