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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↓ 3 kt
→L 1 kt
Wind
130° · 3 kt
Temperature
24°C
Dew point
16°C
Visibility
CAVOK
QNH
1015 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
2-Hour Trend
No significant change expected
METAR: 24 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | →L 1 kt | 3 kt ↑ |
| 34 | ←R 2 kt | 3 kt ↓ |
Max 32°C (0814Z) · Min 17°C (0804Z)
20:00Z → Tomorrow 01:00Z
[PROB40 TEMPO 35015KT TSRA FEW040 SCT045]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
350° 15 kt · Thunderstorm Rain (TSRA) · Few (FEW) 4000ft CB · Scattered (SCT) 4500ft
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
18:00Z → Tomorrow 18:00Z
VFR
[29006KT 9999 NSC]
290° 6 kt · 9.7 km · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LQBK 072200Z 13003KT CAVOK 24/16 Q1015 NOSIG TAF LQBK 071700Z 0718/0818 29006KT CAVOK TX32/0814Z TN17/0804Z PROB40 TEMPO 0720/0801 35015KT 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.