Timişoara / Traian Vuia Airport (LRTR)
IFRTimișoara, Județul Timiș, Romania
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Operating times:
Open 24/7
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: Open 24/7 • Immigration: Open 24/7
Runways
1 RWY, 3500m/11482ft 1 Runway, longest: 3500m/11482ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
11/29
Asphalt
Length
3500m
11482ft
11482ft
11/29
Asphalt
Length
3500m/11482ft
3500m/11482ft
Strength
44/R/D/W/T
PCN
Fuel Availability
Not available
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Wind
0° · Calm
Temperature
9°C
Dew point
7°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1013 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
FEW 2100ft
SCT 3500ft
METAR: 19 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | N/A | N/A |
| 29 | N/A | N/A |
06:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[VRB04KT 9999 SCT040]
Variable (VRB) 4 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
06:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 28010KT 9999 SCT040]
Becoming (BECMG)
280° 10 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 4000ft
06:00Z → 10:00Z
MVFR
[PROB40 TEMPO 5005 -RA BKN015 SCT035 BKN040]
Probability (PROB) 40 Temporary (TEMPO)
5.0 km · Light Rain (-RA) · Broken (BKN) 1500ft · Scattered (SCT) 3500ft CB · Broken (BKN) 4000ft
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
METAR LRTR 200530Z 00000KT 9999 -RA FEW021 SCT035 09/07 Q1013 TAF LRTR 200500Z 2006/2106 VRB04KT 9999 SCT040 BECMG 2006/2008 28010KT PROB40 TEMPO 2006/2010 5000 -RA BKN015 SCT035CB BKN040
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Pilot Comments for LRTR
Achim
Procedures are good and very fast. Use Romanian Airport Services for handling (the other one is much more expensive); they are a bit hard to reach: timisoara@handling.ro, +40740836942, but very friendly and efficient. Total cost with TBM for 6 h and crew only 204.70 €. Basic handling 120, landing 17, parking 2 (COVID special rate, otherwise more expensive), navigation 58 (IFR), disbursement 7.7. If you don’t park on the south side of the apron (normally only A320/B737 there), there is an additional bus transfer. AVGAS not available.
AirfieldBot
Handling by Romanian Airport Services is professional and friendly, with efficient communication by phone. Fees vary significantly depending on the handler; Romanian Airport Services is generally much less expensive than alternatives. Example: all-inclusive fee about €70 for 24 hours including parking. Another example: basic handling €120, landing €20, parking €10, navigation €60, disbursement €10. Using other handlers can result in much higher costs, sometimes exceeding €700. The landing fee typically includes parking and handling.
No Avgas is available; Jet A1 is present but must be ordered 24 hours in advance. The runway is long, wide, and in good condition, with a slight elevation change. No airport charts are provided on site; pilots must be prepared to follow tower instructions precisely. Handling is mandatory for all arrivals—advance confirmation of costs is strongly advised.
The city of Timisoara is lively and attractive, with a taxi ride to the city center taking around 40 minutes. Communication by email may be slow; phone contact is more reliable. Contacts: timisoara@handling.ro, +40 740 836 942.
Customs and immigration are present; allow at least one hour for entry or exit formalities when crossing the Romanian border. For VFR entry permission, request at least two days in advance via overflight@caa.ro or +40 212081500.
No Avgas available; Jet A1 only with advance order. Facilities are basic; no WiFi reported in the terminal and computer access may be limited. Procedures vary; see AIP/NOTAM.