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Sarajevo

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 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: 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.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: Full border controls at Mostar. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

LQTZ

  • ICAO: LQTZ
  • Name: Tuzla
  • Distance (NM): 41.7
  • 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.

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: Full border controls at Banja Luka. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.

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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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
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).