Operating times:
Daily 0400-2000 UTC; See AIP
Summer
Customs & Immigration:
Runways
1 RWY, 2946m/9665ft 1 Runway, longest: 2946m/9665ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
09/27
Asphalt
Length
2946m
9665ft
9665ft
09/27
Asphalt
Length
2946m/9665ft
2946m/9665ft
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
AVGAS, Jet A1: Truck · As AD HR SER
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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↓ 2 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
50° · 2 kt
Temperature
11°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1018 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
Temporary (TEMPO)
MVFR
[BKN012]
→ Broken (BKN) 1200ft
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 1300ft
METAR: 38 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 09 | →L 1 kt | 2 kt ↑ |
| 27 | ←R 1 kt | 2 kt ↓ |
Max 21°C (1712Z) · Min 10°C (1805Z)
06:00Z → 11:00Z
VFR
[04005KT 9999 NSC]
40° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
11:00Z → 16:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 28008KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
280° 8 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
16:00Z → Tomorrow 01:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 34006KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
340° 6 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
Tomorrow 01:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 06008KT 9999 NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
60° 8 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LDPL 170600Z 05002KT 9999 SCT013 11/09 Q1018 TEMPO BKN012 TAF LDPL 170525Z 1706/1806 04005KT CAVOK TX21/1712Z TN10/1805Z BECMG 1711/1713 28008KT BECMG 1716/1718 34006KT BECMG 1801/1803 06008KT
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Pilot Comments for LDPL
Florian
Landing with a C172 without PPR, flight plan filed via Austro Control, no issues. I only dropped off passengers and then continued. Very friendly staff—please observe the high-visibility vest requirement! GA counter is in the main terminal, rather far from the GA apron.
Johannes
Today with the UL (472.5 kg) coming from Slovenia, made a brief stop in Pula. The airport sees little scheduled airline traffic, so everything is very relaxed and handled with a streamlined process—Direct to. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Landing fee of €11.88 is more than OK for an airport of this size. I did not request PPR, as all the phone numbers listed on the website were unreachable. Deducting one star for the small uncertainty factor and the lack of coffee in the GAT and the terminal :)
ch
Received PPR after a brief email inquiry, uneventful arrival. Chocks, tie-downs, transport to/from the terminal, through security during the Pentecost rush, fueling (2.70/L), all excellent. LDG, PKG, handling 55€ for 1400 MTOW. OK.
They want to convert a military area into GA parking but apparently face resistance. A pity; Pula is worth a trip / a stop.
Shuttle bus to the bus station 6€/person, taxi a steep 40€ for 7 km. Return 20€ ;-)
AirfieldBot
LDPL (Pula) is a well-equipped international airport with long runway, ILS and RNAV approaches, and generally low traffic outside the peak summer season. PPR is often required, especially for parking; responses to email requests are usually prompt, but initial rejections are common and flexibility may be needed to secure approval. ATC and ground staff are consistently described as friendly, professional, and efficient. Aircraft are promptly marshalled, chocked, and tied down by staff, with shuttle transport provided between aircraft and terminal.
Fees for landing, parking, and handling are generally moderate for an international airport. For typical GA operations under 2t MTOW, total charges (landing, parking for one night, handling) usually fall in the €35–60 range; longer stays or larger aircraft can reach €100–120 or more. Example: landing, parking (one night), and handling about €40–60; one week with parking about €100; four nights about €120. Some reports mention additional per-passenger charges (about €5–15 per person) and security fees. Technical stops for fuel may receive a 50% fee reduction if the airport is not exited.
AVGAS and Jet A1 are available on the apron via fuel truck; payment is typically possible by card at the truck but occasional issues require cash payment in the terminal. Fuel prices fluctuate but are generally competitive for the region. Refuelling is usually quick but can be delayed during busy periods or if the truck is not immediately available.
Rental cars from multiple providers (including Sixt) are readily available at the terminal at reasonable rates when pre-booked. Taxis to Pula city center cost around €20–50 depending on provider; app-based services like Bolt or Cammeo offer lower fares than regular taxis. Shuttle bus service to the main bus station is available for about €6 per person.
Customs and immigration procedures are handled efficiently but can be strict or formal; all arrivals from abroad must clear passport control in the main terminal. For technical stops without leaving the airport, customs clearance may be waived or expedited.
GA parking is separate from commercial traffic with easy access via taxiways; apron expansion work has increased capacity in recent years. The airport operates extended hours suitable for late arrivals or departures.
Strong crosswinds and turbulence may occur on final approach to runway 09 during Bora winds. Circuit procedures may involve being held high on approach before a rapid descent to circuit altitude; VFR clearance should be requested before departure as preferred by local ATC.
LDPL offers efficient handling, moderate fees for GA, reliable fuel availability, good ground transport options, and friendly service—making it a practical choice for both short stops and longer visits in Istria. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM. Contact: operations@airport-pula.hr