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Hévíz–Balaton Airport (LHSM/SOB) — Sármellék, Hungary
At a glance
- Operating hours
- 07:00–14:00 UTC (on request)
- Customs
- 07:00–14:00 UTC (on request)
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1, 100LL
- Runways
- 16/34, 17R/35L
- Elevation
- 408 ft
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
2/2
Additional Info
10/10
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
3 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LHSM
- Name: Hévíz–Balaton Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.68639
- Longitude: 17.159084
- Elevation: 408 ft
- Country: Hungary
- Municipality: Sármellék
- IATA Code: SOB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LHCC
- Timezone: Europe/Budapest
- Distance from City: 12.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 8202 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: 157/R/B/W/T
- Lighting: RWY 16: HIAL CAT I (900m), PAPI 3°, edge lights. RWY 34: SALS (420m), PAPI 3°, edge lights. REIL both ends
- NAVAIDs: ILS CAT I RWY 16 (LLZ 108.75 MHz, GP 330.35 MHz), DME SMK 24Y, NDB SME 436 kHz, DME SME 79X
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 16), RNAV (GNSS), NDB
- Remarks: TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA 2500m both directions. RWY 16 slope -0.12%, RWY 34 slope +0.12%. Strip 2620x300m with 240x120m grass RESA
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 3100 X 213
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Grass strip for light aircraft. Not lighted
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A — LHSM operates AFIS (not a control tower). Call sign BALATON INFO on 134.585 MHz (per AIP Hungary AIRAC 2025). No separate tower service exists. MHz
- Ground: N/A — no ground frequency exists. LHSM is an AFIS-only aerodrome; all ground and air communications use AFIS 134.585 MHz MHz
- Operations: 134.585 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
07:00
–
14:00
Tuesday
07:00
–
14:00
Wednesday
07:00
–
14:00
Thursday
07:00
–
14:00
Friday
07:00
–
14:00
Saturday
07:00
–
14:00
Sunday
07:00
–
14:00
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Seasonal airport. Summer UTC: 07:00-14:00, Winter UTC: 08:00-15:00 (local constant 09:00-16:00 LT). AFIS (Balaton Info) same hours. Security H24. MET H24. After-hours ops at 300 EUR/hour surcharge. Changeover follows EU DST transitions (last Sunday of March / last Sunday of October)
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +36 83200310
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +36 13464655
- Admin Tel: +36 83200300
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://hevizairport.com
- Remarks: Fax: +36 83200301. GA ops: +36 83200304, [email protected]. Admin: [email protected]. Mobile: +36 30705 1054. AFS: LHSMZPZX. MET: https://aviation.met.hu
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: Heviz-Balaton Airport Operations; PPR recommended especially off-season.
- Remarks: No slots or PPR required. Contact [email protected] or +36 83200304 for GA handling
Customs
- Open: 07:00
- Close: 14:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Seasonal hours — Summer UTC: 07:00-14:00, Winter UTC: 08:00-15:00. Schengen area. After-hours available at 300 EUR/hour surcharge
Fees
- Landing Fee: ~30.50 EUR for aircraft up to 4 tonnes MTOW. Fee per 1000 kg MTOW commenced, tiered by weight zone per ICAO Doc 7100
- Parking Fee: 1.00 EUR per tonne MTOW per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: After-hours surcharge: 300 EUR/hour (eff. 01 Jan 2025). Handling by Euro Jet Intercontinental. De-icing available. ARFF Cat A4 standard, up to A7 on request
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. 1 kerosene truck (40 tonnes capacity). Advance notice recommended
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-05
- Remarks: Available during airport operating hours. 1 petrol truck (7.5 tonnes capacity). AVGAS 100LL
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area. Border control for non-Schengen arrivals. Seasonal operations — verify status before arrival
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Published SID routes mandatory for all IFR flights. Strict adherence compulsory except light propeller aircraft below 7000 ft QNH. Noise abatement procedures in effect
Alternates
LHTA
- ICAO: LHTA
- Name: Taszár Air Base
- Distance (NM): 35.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
LHPP
- ICAO: LHPP
- Name: Pécs-Pogány Airport
- Distance (NM): 61.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen area. Border control available on request. Limited international traffic.
LHPR
- ICAO: LHPR
- Name: Győr-Pér Airport
- Distance (NM): 62.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: Not recorded
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Hungary Permit Requirements
Medium
Landing: 5d
- 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 / GA Operations:
Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off.
Active NOTAMs
A7861/26
warning
No fuel available
FUEL JET A1 NOT AVBL
2026-10-27 10:30 UTC
2026-10-28 14:00 UTC
A7670/26
caution
Obstacle erected
TWO OBSTACLES ERECTED NEXT TO APRON 3.
THE HEIGHT OF THE ELECTRICAL POLES ARE 20M AGL.
PSN OF THE POLES ARE 464143.07N 0170936.65E AND 464151.37N
0170932.05E. OBST LIGHTING INSTALLED ACCORDING TO ICAO ANNEX 14.
2026-10-20 13:07 UTC
2027-01-20 23:59 UTC
A6148/26
caution
Taxiway restriction
TAXIING ON TWY A3 IS ONLY AVBL WITH THE GUIDANCE OF FOLLOW-ME CAR.
2026-09-04 06:00 UTC
2026-12-04 22:59 UTC
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- What are the operating hours of LHSM?
- Hévíz–Balaton Airport operates from 07:00 to 14:00 (on request).
- What fuel is available at LHSM?
- Hévíz–Balaton Airport offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does LHSM 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 LHSM?
- Yes, customs at Hévíz–Balaton Airport is available from 07:00 to 14:00.
- Where is LHSM located?
- Hévíz–Balaton Airport (LHSM) is located in Sármellék, Hungary.
- What is the IATA code for LHSM?
- The IATA code for Hévíz–Balaton Airport is SOB.
- Does LHSM have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Hévíz–Balaton Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 16/34.
- Is LHSM a port of entry?
- Yes, Hévíz–Balaton Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.