Sarajevo International Airport (LQSA)
IFRSarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bolivia
🇧🇴Runways
1 RWY, 2600m/8530ft 1 Runway, longest: 2600m/8530ft (paved)
8530ft
Fuel Availability
Jet A1: Truck
Source: OpenAIP data. Contact FBO for pricing.
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Potential hazards:
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
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2-Hour Trend
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
METAR: 17 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | ←R 4 kt | 5 kt ↑ |
| 11 | →L 4 kt | 5 kt ↓ |
High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB40 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
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High probability of severe conditions in the forecast.
PROB30 TS
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
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METAR LQSA 221030Z 33007KT 290V010 9999 FEW040 BKN055 29/18 Q1022 TEMPO TSRA FEW035CB BKN045 TAF LQSA 220500Z 2206/2306 VRB02KT CAVOK TX30/2215Z TN16/2304Z PROB40 TEMPO 2210/2218 VRB15KT 4000 TSRA FEW035CB BKN045 PROB30 TEMPO 2221/2306 VRB12KT 4000 TSRA FEW030CB BKN040
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Pilot Comments for LQSA
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Sarajevo now has a bit more space on the apron for GA. Aircraft are no longer squeezed between snow-removal vehicles and scrap ;-) but are parked properly.
Approach is quite steep due to the basin topography. Departure with tailwind because they didn’t want to reverse the runway direction for CAT — 2 of the runway length not an issue.
€72 for LDG, PKG 2 nights, MTOW 1400 and 2 crew. For departure, contact Info. About 30 min incl. billing and shuttle to the apron.
Taxi about €20 to the city.
No Avgas.
AirfieldBot
Sarajevo (LQSA) is an international airport with efficient ATC and handling, requiring a slot allocation for all GA flights, including VFR. Slot requests are processed quickly via opc@sarajevo-airport.ba using the form available on the airport website. The apron now offers more space for GA, and aircraft are parked in an orderly manner. There is no dedicated GAT or pilot entrance; access involves standard passenger security and passport control, which can be time-consuming and occasionally chaotic but is managed by helpful staff.
The approach is challenging due to the airport’s location in a valley surrounded by mountains, often requiring steep descents and careful pre-flight preparation. IFR arrivals may involve high minimum altitudes and rapid descents close to the field. Departures may be affected by prevailing winds and airline traffic priorities; procedures vary, so see AIP/NOTAM.
Jet A1 is available, but there is no Avgas. A fuel surcharge applies for uplifts under 1000 liters. Car hire is available in the terminal.
Fees are generally considered low for an international airport. Example: landing, parking (2 nights), and handling about €80–€90; shorter stops can be lower. Example: landing, parking (4 hours), and handling about €60. Passenger fees may apply unless all occupants are declared as crew.
Taxis to the city center cost about €10–€20, with travel times of 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.
Overall, LQSA offers professional service and friendly staff but requires attention to slot procedures and approach planning due to its terrain and operational environment.