Kosovo Independent Prishtina Kosova Independece

Prishtina Airport is Kosova’s main and central airport, which by performance covers the needs of the major part of the country. Its location (16 km) near Kosova’s capital Prishtina and not farther than 80 km to other main cities makes it especially important for the country. It was officially opened at the present location in 1965. In 1985 the Airport Prishtina location has been equipped with modern technology in compliance with ICAO standards. Since Kosovo war conflict has ended, and the official comeback of the airport staff on 20th of June 1999, the airport has been transformed into an international airport, providing air transport to most European capitals and connecting destinations in most of the World. The airport has re-build the facilities and new equipment was installed which helps offering a wide range of quality services to its passengers and visitors. The company carries out airport services such as receiving and sending off planes and passengers, cargo depot, catering and sells goods, as well as performs other commercial activities for airport users, such as renting the business premises, parking facilities and other.The airports needs were oriented towards the renovation in the post war period. In the last 3 years the company renovated and reorganized the airport completely. The apron, the passenger terminal is being renovated and expanded, work to be completed in the next few months (by the end of the summer 2002), utilities and energy supplies were upgraded and the buildings used for cargo traffic were newly built.Safety in air traffic is of special relevance, and with the latest acquisition, a modern X-ray for baggage inspection, the airport is even safer. Investment into expansion of the parking lot for passenger vehicles (capacity 650 vehicles), modernization of arrival and baggage claim areas in the airport building is also underway. Airport Prishtina is operating successfully; statistics show that the air traffic has grown significantly after the post war period, which has been followed with successful activities of the Airport organization.Future plans also include further modernization of the airport. The company will strive to develop a better network of connections between Kosova and Europe.For Kosova, the Prishtina Airport is the gateway to the world.