Tivat Airport
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Tivat Airport Аеродром Тиват |
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Airports of Montenegro | ||||||||||
| Serves | Tivat, Montenegro | ||||||||||
| Location | Mrčevac | ||||||||||
| Hub for | Montenegro Airlines | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 20 ft / 6 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 42°24′17″N 18°43′24″E / 42.40472°N 18.72333°E | ||||||||||
| Website | montenegroairports.com | ||||||||||
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Source: Airports of Montenegro
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| Aircraft movements | 5,985 |
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| Number of passengers | 979,432 |
Tivat Airport (Montenegrin Аеродром Тиват, Aerodrom Tivat) (IATA: TIV, ICAO: LYTV) is an international airport serving the Montenegrin coastal town of Tivat and the surrounding region.
The airport is situated 3 km (1.9 mi) south of the centre of Tivat, with the runway aligned with the Tivat Field (Montenegrin: Tivatsko polje).
It is the busier one of two international airports in Montenegro, the other being Podgorica Airport. Traffic at the airport follows the highly seasonal nature of the tourism industry in coastal Montenegro, with 80% of the total volume of passengers being handled during the peak season (June–August). It has been one of the fastest growing airports in the region, doubling the passenger flow in 2006 - 2016 period.
Tivat airport is located right next to the city of Tivat, 7 km (4 mi) from the center of Kotor, and 19 km (12 mi) north-west of Budva, one of the most popular tourist destinations on the eastern Adriatic coast. The sole runway of the airport ends just 88 m (289 ft) from the coastline of the Bay of Kotor.
Tivat Airport is assigned 4D classification by ICAO, airspace class D, and is noted for its challenging approach and landing procedures. Landing at Tivat is considered demanding due to hilly terrain surrounding the valley in which the airport is situated, and strong prevailing crosswinds. Runway 32 approach implies descent into the valley of Tivatsko polje, and a 20° turn for runway alignment just before landing. Runway 14 approach is even more challenging, because of the circle to land maneuver executed in the dramatic scenery surrounding the Bay of Kotor. It is known among pilots as the European Kai Tak because of its tricky approach and landing procedures. Passengers are awarded spectacular views of the bay, the surrounding mountains and a low flyby over Porto Montenegro luxury yacht marina. The airport is also popular among plane spotters, as end of the runway is easily accessible and offers unobstructed views of takeoffs and landings, with a scenic mountain backdrop.
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