Banja Luka (LQBK/BNX) — Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Banja Luka (LQBK/BNX) serves Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a mid-sized airport Field elevation is 401 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: 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
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
- GENDEC 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.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 days before flight
- Landing Lead Time: 2 days before flight
Flight approval from BHDCA required. Apply at least 2 days before flight.
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Explore HistoryFrequently 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?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Banja Luka (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.