Operating times:
Mo–Fr 0800-1600 LT
Customs & Immigration:
Published via NOTAM
Runways
1 RWY, 2500m/8202ft 1 Runway, longest: 2500m/8202ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
16/34
Concrete
Length
2500m
8202ft
8202ft
16/34
Concrete
Length
2500m/8202ft
2500m/8202ft
Strength
90/F/B/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Jet A1
Jet A1: Truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
No recent fuel prices – report here. Airfield/FBO? Consider using Aerops.
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↓ 3 kt
←R 5 kt
Wind
40° · 6 kt
Temperature
33°C
Dew point
8°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1019 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 33 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | ←R 5 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 16 | →L 5 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
Max 34°C (2914Z) · Min 15°C (3004Z)
12:00Z → 16:00Z
[TEMPO 06010KT]
Temporary (TEMPO)
60° 10 kt
12:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[33005KT 9999 NSC]
330° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LQBK 291530Z 04006KT 010V080 CAVOK 33/08 Q1019 NOSIG TAF LQBK 291100Z 2912/3012 33005KT CAVOK TX34/2914Z TN15/3004Z TEMPO 2912/2916 06010KT
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ATC and airport staff are friendly and helpful. Immigration and payment procedures are quick when no airline flights are in progress. A slot form is available on the airport website and should be emailed to slot@bnx.aero, as the address on the form itself is incorrect; actual landing and departure times can deviate from the slot without issue. Some reports indicate a slot is no longer required, but procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.
Landing, handling, and parking fees are low. Example: landing about €10, handling about €10, parking about €5 per day. Payment can be made in Bosnian Mark, Euro, or by credit card.
Parking is available on grass if needed. Walking between aircraft and terminal is straightforward. Free WiFi is available; pilots can request a password for internal WiFi if needed. Transport to Banja Luka is possible by minibus for about €5, or by taxi for about €20; walking 4 km to the nearby village of Laktasi is also possible, though traffic can be heavy.
AVGAS and MOGAS are not available at the airfield; only jet fuel is offered. Customs and immigration procedures are efficient. English proficiency among ATC is good.
Overall, Banja Luka offers a simple and friendly experience for general aviation pilots, with low fees and basic facilities but limited fuel options.