Albcontrol has launched a feasibility study on air traffic infrastructure at Kukës International Airport. The study aims to define the best strategy for air traffic control services. It also plans the airport’s medium- and long-term development.

Albcontrol signed the contract with DFS Aviation Services GmbH in Langen, Germany. The company won an open procurement procedure held between September and October 2025. The contract value is about 162,000 euros.

The study will provide detailed data on the most efficient infrastructure setup. It will support Albcontrol in making future investment decisions.

The analysis defines objectives, scope, and timelines. It will produce a strategic document that lists conditions and priorities for airport development.

The study will examine several technical options. These include building a concrete tower, using a mobile tower, purchasing a Remote Tower, and creating a Remote Tower Centre. The centre could serve multiple airports. It could support small AFIS runways and act as an emergency hub for Tirana and Vlora towers.

Albcontrol stresses that the strategy must remain sustainable. It must adapt to local conditions. It must support the long-term growth of Kukës Airport. The plan will ensure technical harmonization of air traffic management systems and efficient service delivery.

Kukës Airport currently operates under a 35-year concession approved in March 2019. The feasibility study does not affect the concession. It focuses only on future air traffic management and development.

This study marks an important step in strategic decision-making. It guides future investments. It ensures that Kukës Airport follows modern air traffic standards and adopts a sustainable long-term development plan.

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