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Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu (LRBS/BBU) — Bucharest, Romania
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 120.8
- Runways
- 07/25
- Elevation
- 297 ft
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Data Complete
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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
Observed Activity
· Oct 26
40 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 9 on the ground · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LRBS
- Name: Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Domestic
- Latitude: 44.503201
- Longitude: 26.1021
- Elevation: 297 ft
- Country: Romania
- Municipality: Bucharest
- IATA Code: BBU
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Distance from City: 7.5 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 07/25
- Designation: 07/25
- Dimensions: 10499 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.800 MHz
- Ground: 129.950 MHz
- Operations: 118.250 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.baneasa-airport.ro/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Not recorded
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: RON 52 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: RON 46 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 3 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: RON
- Remarks: Airport charges per ROMATSA schedule at Bucharest-Baneasa. Handling by local providers.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Single fuel provider at Bucharest-Baneasa. Self-fueling not permitted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Non-Schengen EU airport. Full immigration checks on arrival at Bucharest-Baneasa. Valid passport mandatory; visa requirements per national law.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Bucharest-Baneasa. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LROP
- ICAO: LROP
- Name: Henri Coanda
- Distance (NM): 4.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Bucharest-Otopeni. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.
LRCV
- ICAO: LRCV
- Name: Craiova
- Distance (NM): 95.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Craiova. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.
Airport Services
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Romania Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 7d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days for up to 3 flights; 7 working days for 4+ flights
- Landing Lead Time: 2 working days for up to 3 flights; 7 working days for 4+ flights
Private / GA Operations:
Private non-revenue flights generally follow the same notification process. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply.
Active NOTAMs
A5932/26
critical Upcoming
Only runway closed
RWY 07/25 CLSD
2026-10-28 05:00 UTC
2026-10-28 07:00 UTC
A4998/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY 07/25 CLSD
2026-09-16 04:00 UTC
2026-12-09 06:00 UTC
A5933/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
DUE TO OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS, BFR FILLING A FLT PLAN WITH
LRBS AS A DESTINATION/ALTERNATE AD, MIN 3H PPR MUST BE OBTAINED
FROM AD ADMINISTRATION, THROUGH THE HANDLING AGENT.
LIMITED TERMINAL CAPACITY AND LIMITED PARKING STANDS
AVBL FOR ACFT
2026-10-27 05:00 UTC
2027-01-27 05:00 UTC
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Airport History
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LRBS?
- The tower frequency at Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu is 120.8 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LRBS?
- Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu offers Jet A-1.
- Does LRBS require landing permits?
- It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally follow the same notification process. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply. Permit details for Romania
- Where is LRBS located?
- Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu (LRBS) is located in Bucharest, Romania.
- What is the IATA code for LRBS?
- The IATA code for Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu is BBU.
- Does LRBS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 07/25.
- Is LRBS a port of entry?
- Yes, Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.