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Sarajevo (LQSA/SJJ) — Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.25
Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 1,708 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-10-17

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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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS 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.

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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.

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Active NOTAMs

A4129/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 010/2026 WEF 26 NOV 2026 CHANGES: - LQSA AD 2.3 - OPERATIONAL HOURS - LQSA AD 2.22 - FLIGHT PROCEDURES

2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

A4230/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD HOURS OF SERVICE: MON-SUN 0300-2230 ATS HOURS OF SERVICE: MON-SUN 0500-2230

2026-10-25 00:00 UTC 2027-03-27 23:59 UTC

A4130/26

caution

Instrument procedure change

TRIGGER NOTAM - PERM AIRAC AIP AMDT 010/2026 WEF 26 NOV 2026 CHANGES: - LQSA AD 2.24.12-23 - INSTRUMENT APPROACH CHART - ICAO (RNP Y RWY 11)

2026-11-26 00:00 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

LQKR Kreševo Airstrip 12 NM LQVI Visoko Sport Airfield 16 NM LQMO Mostar 39 NM LQCG Ciljuge Sport Airfield 40 NM LQTZ Tuzla 42 NM LQJL Tuzla Jegin Lug Sport Airfield 43 NM LYUZ Ponikve Airport 59 NM LQLV Livno Brda Bosni Airport 62 NM

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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?: It depends on the flight. Flight approval from BHDCA required. Apply at least 2 days before flight. Permit details for 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.
Is LQSA a port of entry?: Yes, Sarajevo is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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