Reconstruction work has officially begun at Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, as North Macedonia moves to strengthen its tourism sector and improve regional air connectivity.
The project was launched in the presence of Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski, Transport Minister Aleksandar Nikoloski, and Nexhat Kurt, representing TAV Macedonia.
This marks the largest reconstruction of the airport since it was built in 1952. Previous upgrades were limited to smaller modernization works carried out in 2011.
According to officials, the overhaul will improve passenger facilities, increase operational capacity and enable more flights, particularly during peak tourist seasons.
Nikoloski said parts of the airport had until recently not been fully legalized, which had restricted development and delayed larger infrastructure investments.
Currently, the airport serves dozens of destinations, mostly seasonal routes to European cities, reflecting strong demand linked to tourism in Ohrid and surrounding areas.
Authorities expect the reconstruction to enhance the airport’s role as a regional gateway, attracting new airlines and boosting visitor numbers as the country looks to expand its tourism footprint.