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Banja Luka (LQBK/BNX) — Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
At a glance
- Operating hours
- Open 24h
- Customs
- On request
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- JET A-1
- Tower
- 133.075
- Elevation
- 401 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LQBK
- Name: Banja Luka
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 44.941399
- Longitude: 17.297501
- Elevation: 401 ft
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Municipality: Banja Luka
- IATA Code: BNX
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: LQSB
- Timezone: Europe/Sarajevo
- Distance from City: 18.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
No data available
Frequencies
- Tower: 133.075 MHz
- Ground: NIL — no ground frequency published; TWR handles ground ops on 133.075 MHz (eAIP AD 2.18 shows GND as NIL) MHz
- Operations: 124.175 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 133.075 MHz
- ATIS: 122.625 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Banja Luka operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: ATS/AIS/ARO/MET/Security/ATIS all H24. Administration 0800-1600 LOCAL TIME MON-FRI. Handling/fuelling/customs/immigration/health/de-icing all upon NOTAM. Extensions available O/R with 24h advance notice
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +387 51 535 220
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: +387 51 337 573
- Admin Tel: +387 51 492 798
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://bnx.aero
- Remarks: Traveler info: +387 51 535 210. Admin fax: +387 51 535 217. Cargo: +387 66 716 196. Email: [email protected]. Handler: Euro Jet Intercontinental ([email protected], www.eurojet-service.com). Fuel supplier Super Petrol: +387 65 938 505 ([email protected]). MET: +387 51 337 573. Disabled aircraft: [email protected]. Languages: English/Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: +387 51 535 220
- Remarks: Slot allocation via phone +387 51 535 220 or [email protected]. Landing permits may be required depending on operation type (private/charter)
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Available upon NOTAM. Must be arranged in advance. Green/red channel system for arrivals
Fees
- Landing Fee: 11.36 BAM per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: 11.88 BAM per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BAM
- Remarks: Fire category CAT 6 (CAT 7 available with 48h notice). No hangar space or repair facilities for visiting aircraft. Handler: Euro Jet Intercontinental available
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplier: Super Petrol. Trucks 23,000L and 18,500L capacity. Available upon NOTAM — must be arranged in advance. Contact: +387 65 938 505
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport with full border controls. Immigration available upon NOTAM, must be pre-arranged. Gen dec required 24h prior
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew — 24h operations permitted. CAT A airport classification. VOR/DME LAK coverage limited R175-R320
Alternates
LQTZ
- ICAO: LQTZ
- Name: Tuzla
- Distance (NM): 67.5
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory for international flights. Hours per NOTAM. Border guard (SBS) with x-ray equipment available.
LDZA
- ICAO: LDZA
- Name: Pleso
- Distance (NM): 70.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Zagreb.
LDOS
- ICAO: LDOS
- Name: Klisa
- Distance (NM): 71.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Osijek.
LQSA
- ICAO: LQSA
- Name: Sarajevo
- Distance (NM): 80.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Sarajevo. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.
LDSP
- ICAO: LDSP
- Name: Kastela
- Distance (NM): 94.5
- 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 Split.
Airport Services
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 2d
Landing: 2d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 days before flight
- Landing Lead Time: 2 days before flight
Private / GA Operations:
Flight approval from BHDCA required. Apply at least 2 days before flight.
Active NOTAMs
A4323/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD BANJA LUKA ADDN HR SER
2026-10-28 17:20 UTC
2026-10-28 19:00 UTC
A4232/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HOURS OF SERVICE:
MON SAT 0600-1900
TUE WED 1000-1500
THU 0700-1400
FRI 0500-2000
SUN 0700-1300
2026-10-25 00:00 UTC
2027-03-27 23:59 UTC
A3946/26
caution
Runway restriction
POSSIBILITY OF WILDLIFE APPEARANCE IN VICINITY OF RWY 16/34.
CAUTION ADVISED.
2026-09-30 15:00 UTC
2026-10-31 19:00 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LQBK?
- The tower frequency at Banja Luka is 133.075 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LQBK?
- Banja Luka offers JET A-1.
- Does LQBK require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Flight approval from BHDCA required. Apply at least 2 days before flight. Permit details for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Does LQBK require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Banja Luka.
- Where is LQBK located?
- Banja Luka (LQBK) is located in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- What is the IATA code for LQBK?
- The IATA code for Banja Luka is BNX.
- Is LQBK a port of entry?
- Yes, Banja Luka is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.