From 1968 to 1971 , the airport underwent expansion and modernization . It was reopened on September 25 , 1971 with an asphalt runway ( 2500 m & times ; 45 m ) , larger apron ( 450 m & times ; 70 m ) , extended taxiways , and completely new passenger terminal and control tower . After the 1979 earthquake , the airport was once again refurbished . Notably , the apron was expanded ( 460 m & times ; 91.5 m ) and taxiways widened , so the airport could handle wide-body aircraft
1979 earthquake
1979 Montenegro earthquake
Tivat Airport