Liszt Ferenc Intl (LHBP/BUD) — Budapest, Hungary
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- Available 24h
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.100
- Runways
- 13L/31R, 13R/31L
- Elevation
- 496 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
Section Breakdown
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LHBP
- Name: Liszt Ferenc Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 47.42976
- Longitude: 19.261093
- Elevation: 496 ft
- Country: Hungary
- Municipality: Budapest
- IATA Code: BUD
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LHCC
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
- Distance from City: 16.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 13L/31R
- Designation: 13L/31R
- Dimensions: 12162 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 90/R/A/X/T
- Lighting: CAT II/III ALS 900m, PAPI, TDZ, CL, EDGE (LIH)
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT II 13L (BPL 109.15/DME 28Y), ILS CAT IIIB 31R (BPR 109.5/DME 32X), DVOR/DME BUD 117.3
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II (13L), ILS CAT IIIB (31R), RNP
- Remarks: Primary runway. Noise preferential: departures RWY 13L, arrivals RWY 31R at night (21:00-02:00 UTC summer / 22:00-03:00 UTC winter).
Runway 13R/31L
- Designation: 13R/31L
- Dimensions: 9875 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 75/R/A/X/T
- Lighting: CAT II/III ALS 900m, PAPI, TDZ, CL, EDGE (LIH)
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT IIIB 13R (FER 110.5/DME 42X), ILS CAT II 31L (FHL 111.5/DME 52X), DVOR/DME BUD 117.3
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIB (13R), ILS CAT II (31L), RNP, VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 122.450 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 119.500 MHz
- ATIS: 132.375 MHz
Operation Hours
Liszt Ferenc Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. ATC, fuelling, handling, security, customs, immigration, AIS, MET all H24. Fire category 9 (ICAO). Night operations subject to noise restrictions and slot limits.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +36 12967421
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +36 12967421
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.bud.hu/en
- Remarks: Airport Ops email: [email protected]. Fax: +36 12966890. Apron South: 122.45 MHz, Apron West: 131.55 MHz. Fire/AODM: aerodrome coordinator for disabled aircraft removal and emergency coordination.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: IATA Level 3. Night slots limited: max 50 movements 19:00-03:00 UTC (summer) / 20:00-04:00 UTC (winter), max 6 during deep sleep 21:00-02:00 UTC (summer) / 22:00-03:00 UTC (winter).
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 customs, immigration, health and sanitation. Schengen airport — CIQ for non-Schengen arrivals only.
Fees
- Landing Fee: 4516 HUF per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: 2297 HUF per tonne MTOW per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: HUF
- Remarks: Published tariff at Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Handling fees separate. Deep Sleep noise surcharge applies for operations during 21:00-02:00 UTC (summer) / 22:00-03:00 UTC (winter).
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: 1.29
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: NATO code F-35. Suppliers: BP Europa SE Hungary Branch, Airport Fuel Supply LLC. No credit cards accepted. Available H24. Price as of Jan 2026 — confirm with handler. Also stocks MK8P and Mobil jet engine oil.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals only.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 19:00
- Curfew End: 03:00
- Noise Chapter Min: ICAO Chapter 3
- Remarks: Night restrictions 19:00-03:00 UTC (summer CEST) / 20:00-04:00 UTC (winter CET). Max 50 movements, max 6 during deep sleep 21:00-02:00 UTC (summer) / 22:00-03:00 UTC (winter). Training flights prohibited: workdays 19:00-03:00 UTC (summer), weekends/holidays 15:00-05:00 UTC (summer). Engine testing prohibited 20:00-04:00 UTC (summer). Noise preferential runway system in effect. Only aircraft complying with ICAO Annex 16 Vol I Part II Chapters 3-11 permitted.
Alternates
LZSL
- ICAO: LZSL
- Name: Sliac
- Distance (NM): 72.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sliac. Immigration office operational during published hours.
LZPP
- ICAO: LZPP
- Name: Piestany
- Distance (NM): 92.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Piestany.
LZIB
- ICAO: LZIB
- Name: M.R. Stefanik
- Distance (NM): 93.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bratislava.
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Hungary Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no authorization required for IASTA contracting states for transit
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight
Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off.
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- What is the tower frequency at LHBP?
- The tower frequency at Liszt Ferenc Intl is 118.100 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LHBP?
- Liszt Ferenc Intl offers Jet A-1.
- Does LHBP require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off. Permit details for Hungary
- Is customs available at LHBP?
- Yes, customs at Liszt Ferenc Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does LHBP require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required at Liszt Ferenc Intl.
- Where is LHBP located?
- Liszt Ferenc Intl (LHBP) is located in Budapest, Hungary.
- What is the IATA code for LHBP?
- The IATA code for Liszt Ferenc Intl is BUD.
- Does LHBP have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Liszt Ferenc Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 13L/31R, 13R/31L.
- Is LHBP a port of entry?
- Yes, Liszt Ferenc Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.