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Banja Luka

Banja Luka (LQBK/BNX) serves Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 400 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LQBK
  • Name: Banja Luka
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 44.941399
  • Longitude: 17.297501
  • Elevation: 400 ft
  • Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Municipality: Banja Luka
  • IATA Code: BNX
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Sarajevo
  • Distance from City: 20.6 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 17/35

  • Designation: 17/35
  • Dimensions: 8213 X 148
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.950 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

  • Open: N/A
  • Close: N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.banjaluka-airport.com/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: BAM 11.36 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: BAM 11.88 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: BAM
  • Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Banja Luka. Contact airport authority for details.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel truck service at Banja Luka. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Full border controls at Banja Luka. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Banja Luka. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LQTZ

  • ICAO: LQTZ
  • Name: Tuzla
  • Distance (NM): 67.5
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: International port of entry at Tuzla. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory. Prior coordination recommended for GA flights.

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.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LQBK?
The tower frequency at Banja Luka is 118.95 MHz.
What fuel is available at LQBK?
Banja Luka offers Jet A-1.
Does LQBK require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina).