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Hévíz–Balaton Airport

IATA SOBICAO LHSM🇭🇺 Sármellék
Coordinates
46.6864°N, 17.1591°E
Elevation
408 ft (124 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
HU-ZA
Time zone
Budapest(UTC+02:00)
Magnetic variation
5.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:35
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
20:43
Civil dusk
21:20

About 15h 30m 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 Hévíz–Balaton Airport

Hévíz–Balaton Airport

Hévíz–Balaton Airport, previously also known as Sármellék International Airport, is an international airport in Hungary located west of Lake Balaton, 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) south-southwest of the village of Sármellék, Zala County and Keszthely. It gains importance due to the proximity of Lake Balaton, Hungary's most important holiday resort and the thermal spas of Hévíz and Zalakaros.

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

Live weather

LHSM

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
16 / 348,202 ft / 2,500 m197 ftConLightedOpen
17R / 35L3,100 ft / 945 m212 ftGrsUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO127.600 MHz
TWRTWR127.600 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
SARMELLEK TMZ2Class GTMZ2000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
SARMELLEK RMZ2Class GRMZ2000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
SARMELLEK TIZ2Class GType 232000 ft MSL9500 ft MSL
SARMELLEK TMZ1Class GTMZGND2000 ft MSL
SARMELLEK RMZ1Class GRMZGND9500 ft MSL
SARMELLEK TIZ1Class GType 23GND2000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Újudvari TV-torony676 ft1,014 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hévíz–Balaton Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hévíz–Balaton Airport?

The ICAO code for Hévíz–Balaton Airport is LHSM, and its IATA code is SOB.

Where is Hévíz–Balaton Airport located?

Hévíz–Balaton Airport is medium airport located in Sármellék, Hungary, at an elevation of 408 ft (124 m).

How many runways does Hévíz–Balaton Airport have?

Hévíz–Balaton Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 8,202 ft / 2,500 m.

What time zone is Hévíz–Balaton Airport in?

Hévíz–Balaton Airport is in the Europe/Budapest time zone (UTC+02:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Hévíz–Balaton Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hévíz–Balaton Airport is approximately 5.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hévíz–Balaton Airport?

The nearest airport to Hévíz–Balaton Airport is Zalacsány Airfield (HU-0027), about 7.1 nm to the nnw, followed by Cserszegtomaj-Hévíz Airfield and Zalakaros Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hévíz–Balaton Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.