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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↓ 7 kt
→L 6 kt
Wind
300° · 9 kt
Temperature
34°C
Dew point
15°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1014 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 4500ft
METAR: 43 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | →L 6 kt | 7 kt ↑ |
| 16 | ←R 6 kt | 7 kt ↓ |
Max 36°C (0714Z) · Min 17°C (0804Z)
Tomorrow 02:00Z → Tomorrow 07:00Z
[PROB30 TEMPO 34015KT TSRA FEW040 SCT045]
Probability (PROB) 30 Temporary (TEMPO)
340° 15 kt · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Few (FEW) 4000ft CB · Scattered (SCT) 4500ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
12:00Z → 18:00Z
[TEMPO 36010KT]
Temporary (TEMPO)
360° 10 kt
12:00Z → Tomorrow 12:00Z
VFR
[30007KT 9999 NSC]
300° 7 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LQBK 071200Z 30009KT 260V360 9999 FEW045 34/15 Q1014 NOSIG TAF LQBK 071100Z 0712/0812 30007KT CAVOK TX36/0714Z TN17/0804Z TEMPO 0712/0718 36010KT PROB30 TEMPO 0802/0807 34015KT TSRA FEW040CB SCT045
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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.