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.
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↓ 6 kt
→L 3 kt
Wind
310° · 7 kt
Temperature
28°C
Dew point
17°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1021 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 4000ft
METAR: 25 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | →L 3 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 16 | ←R 3 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
Max 29°C (1814Z) · Min 17°C (1903Z)
06:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[30005KT 9999 NSC]
300° 5 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
11:00Z → 16:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 36012KT SHRA FEW040 SCT045]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
360° 12 kt · Showers Rain (SHRA) · Few (FEW) 4000ft TCU · Scattered (SCT) 4500ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
Tomorrow 01:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
LIFR
[PROB30 TEMPO 1497 BCFG BKN003]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
1.5 km · Patches Fog (BCFG) · Broken (BKN) 300ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 FG
METAR LQBK 181030Z 31007KT 270V340 9999 FEW040 28/17 Q1021 NOSIG TAF LQBK 180500Z 1806/1906 30005KT CAVOK TX29/1814Z TN17/1903Z PROB30 TEMPO 1811/1816 36012KT SHRA FEW040TCU SCT045 PROB30 TEMPO 1901/1906 1500 BCFG BKN003
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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.