Montenegro seeks IATA support for airport master plans

Montenegrin Minister of Transport Radoš Zečević has requested advisory and technical support from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to assist in developing master plans for the Podgorica and Tivat airports.

The government has identified the long-term development of these two international airports as a strategic infrastructure priority. The airport system currently serves over three million passengers annually, though it faces significant seasonal traffic concentrations and operational pressures during the summer months.

Minister Zečević highlighted specific challenges for Tivat Airport, including severe spatial constraints and its proximity to a protected natural area. The Ministry of Transport is working to define the project tasks for the master plans, which will establish long-term development directions, infrastructure needs, and implementation phases.

Additionally, the Ministry has called for a meeting with the management of Airports of Montenegro (ACG) to review the current status of these plans. The Ministry is seeking details regarding terminal capacities, platform and maneuvering area analyses, investment assessments, and environmental protection measures, ensuring alignment with ICAO standards and IATA service level recommendations.