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Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

IATA BBUICAO LRBS🇷🇴 Bucharest
Coordinates
44.5031°N, 26.1029°E
Elevation
297 ft (91 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
RO-B
Time zone
Bucharest(UTC+03:00)
Magnetic variation
6.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:09
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
21:00
Civil dusk
21:35

About 15h 15m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is located in Băneasa district, Bucharest, Romania, 8.5 km (5.3 mi) north of the city center. Named after Aurel Vlaicu, a Romanian engineer, inventor, aeroplane constructor, and early pilot, it was Bucharest's only commercial airport until 1969, when the Otopeni Airport was opened to civilian use.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

LRBS

Live departures & arrivals

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Where you can fly from here

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 25▸ displaced10,499 ft / 3,200 m148 ftConLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP118.250 MHz
GCAPRECISION125.200 MHz
GNDGND129.950 MHz
TWRTWR120.800 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TMA BUCURESTI 2Class ATMA2000 ft MSLFL175
CTR BANEASAClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
CTR OTOPENIClass CCTRGND2000 ft MSL
MUNTENIA AND OLTENIASpecial useType 331000 ft GNDFL105
LRBBSpecial useFIRGNDFL660
LRR3Special useRestrictedGNDFL105

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Romania airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle787 ft236 ft
Obstacle591 ft282 ft
Obstacle525 ft272 ft
Obstacle492 ft249 ft
Obstacle492 ft276 ft
Obstacle492 ft217 ft
Obstacle459 ft266 ft
Sky Tower449 ft266 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is LRBS, and its IATA code is BBU.

Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is large airport located in Bucharest, Romania, at an elevation of 297 ft (91 m).

How many runways does Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport have?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 10,499 ft / 3,200 m.

What time zone is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport in?

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+03:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is approximately 6.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), about 4.1 nm to the n, followed by Chitila Airfield and Gagu Zenair Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.