Pilot Comments by Knobi

Procedures
For arrival and departure, a slot is required, which can be downloaded as a Word form from the airport’s website and must be emailed to the address provided in the form. A reply arrives within 24 hours. This seems mainly a formality; changes can easily be made by phone or WhatsApp.

Arrival and approach
The approach to RWY 15 is over the city and between the mountains—spectacular (definitely do it Visual/VFR!). The airport sits in a small basin. In high temperatures this may affect the required climb gradient, depending on your performance margin.

Handling & transfer
Immigration takes about one minute (same for exit); Handling coordinates everything. The airport is very GA-friendly. They currently value every movement to justify investments. From the airport to the city, it’s best to use the Airport Shuttle, which can be billed via Handling (€25 flat per ride). A taxi is cheaper (about €5), but the shuttle drivers speak English (and can brief you on the sights). Our handling agent also offered to act as a tour guide (with car), which is certainly an interesting option. We didn’t take up the offer due to lack of time.

Costs
Total for our PA28 was €80 (approach, landing, handling, parking for 2 days).

Other
The airport’s opening hours follow the limited scheduled services and are published via NOTAM.

Link to the Slot Request:
https://mostar-airport.ba/en/home/business/technical-information/