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Sarajevo (LQSA/SJJ) — Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo (LQSA/SJJ) serves Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 1708 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LQSA
- Name: Sarajevo
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 43.8246
- Longitude: 18.331499
- Elevation: 1708 ft
- Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Municipality: Sarajevo
- IATA Code: SJJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Sarajevo
- Distance from City: 7.4 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 8666 X 150
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: VORTAC, NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.250 MHz
- Ground: 121.900 MHz
- Operations: 136.450 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
N/A
Tuesday
N/A
Wednesday
N/A
Thursday
N/A
Friday
N/A
Saturday
N/A
Sunday
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.sarajevo-airport.ba/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: BAM 19.37 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: BAM 10.52 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BAM
- Remarks: Standard airport charges apply at Sarajevo. Contact airport authority for details.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Sarajevo. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full border controls at Sarajevo. 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: No formal curfew at Sarajevo. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LQMO
- ICAO: LQMO
- Name: Mostar
- Distance (NM): 38.8
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Bosnia and Herzegovina requires APIS for international flights. No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit not required for GA but prior notification via PPR recommended. Contact Mostar Tower +387 36 353 777.
LQTZ
- ICAO: LQTZ
- Name: Tuzla
- Distance (NM): 41.7
- 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.
LDDU
- ICAO: LDDU
- Name: Cilipi
- Distance (NM): 75.9
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Dubrovnik where available.
LDSB
- ICAO: LDSB
- Name: Brac Island
- Distance (NM): 78.8
- 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 Brac.
LQBK
- ICAO: LQBK
- Name: Banja Luka
- Distance (NM): 80.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International airport with full border controls. Immigration available upon NOTAM, must be pre-arranged. Gen dec required 24h prior
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
A2304/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 008/2026 WEF 06 AUG 2026
CHANGES TO:
-LQSA AD 2.20 LOCAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
2026-08-06 00:00:00
2026-08-19 23:59:00
A2769/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
INFORMATION INCORPORATED IN AIRAC AIP AMDT 007/2026 WEF 09 JUL
2026.
2026-07-23 06:55:31
Until further notice
A1018/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AD HOURS OF SERVICE:
MON-SUN 0200-2200
ATS HOURS OF SERVICE:
MON-SUN 0400-2200
2026-03-29 00:00:00
2026-10-24 23:59:00
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- What is the tower frequency at LQSA?
- The tower frequency at Sarajevo is 118.25 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LQSA?
- Sarajevo offers Jet A-1.
- Does LQSA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
- Where is LQSA located?
- Sarajevo (LQSA) is located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- What is the IATA code for LQSA?
- The IATA code for Sarajevo is SJJ.
- How long is the runway at LQSA?
- The main runway at Sarajevo (11/29) measures 8666 X 150.
- Is LQSA a port of entry?
- Yes, Sarajevo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.