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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Wind
0° · Calm
Temperature
18°C
Dew point
13°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1020 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 41 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | N/A | N/A |
| 34 | N/A | N/A |
Max 36°C (3014Z) · Min 15°C (3004Z)
Tomorrow 12:00Z → Tomorrow 17:00Z
[PROB40 TEMPO 06010KT]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
60° 10 kt
18:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
VFR
[34005KT 9999 NSC]
340° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LQBK 292230Z 00000KT CAVOK 18/13 Q1020 NOSIG TAF LQBK 291700Z 2918/3018 34005KT CAVOK TX36/3014Z TN15/3004Z PROB40 TEMPO 3012/3017 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.