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M.R. Stefanik (LZIB/BTS) — Bratislava, Slovakia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
118.3
Runways
04/22, 13/31
Community check
67 days ago
Elevation
436 ft

Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.

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Checked by the community — 1 field confirmation, last one 67 days ago.
83% Data Complete 43 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
35 aircraft observed within 6 NM · 23 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: LZIB
  • Name: M.R. Stefanik
  • Type: large_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 48.1702
  • Longitude: 17.2127
  • Elevation: 436 ft
  • Country: Slovakia
  • Municipality: Bratislava
  • IATA Code: BTS
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
  • Distance from City: 6.2 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 04/22

  • Designation: 04/22
  • Dimensions: 9515 X 197
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 13/31

  • Designation: 13/31
  • Dimensions: 10466 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 118.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 120.900 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 128.650 MHz

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: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: Bratislava Operations +421 6 236 5926
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: EUR 11.31 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: EUR 7.22 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: EUR
  • Remarks: Published tariff at Bratislava. Handling fees separate.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel truck service at Bratislava. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bratislava.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: No formal curfew at Bratislava. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.

Alternates

LOWW

  • ICAO: LOWW
  • Name: Schwechat
  • Distance (NM): 26.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: No US CBP pre-clearance. Landing permit not required for EU/EEA aircraft. APIS submission mandatory for international flights per EU regulations.

LZPP

  • ICAO: LZPP
  • Name: Piestany
  • Distance (NM): 36.7
  • 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 Piestany.

LOAV

  • ICAO: LOAV
  • Name: Voslau
  • Distance (NM): 40.2
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: No
  • Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Bad Voslau.

LKTB

  • ICAO: LKTB
  • Name: Turany
  • Distance (NM): 62.4
  • 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 Brno-Turany where available.

LZSL

  • ICAO: LZSL
  • Name: Sliac
  • Distance (NM): 81.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sliac. Immigration office operational during published hours.

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Slovakia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights and non-commercial landings do not require landing permission. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A1895/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
LOW VISIBILITY PROCEDURES NOT APPLIED.
2026-08-29 16:07 UTC 2026-11-15 16:00 UTC
A2452/26
caution Upcoming
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY D BTN HELIPORT H2 AND TWY C CLSD.
2026-10-28 06:30 UTC 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC
A2453/26
caution Upcoming
Taxiway lighting closed
TWY A CLSD.
2026-10-28 06:30 UTC 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LZIB?
The tower frequency at M.R. Stefanik is 118.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at LZIB?
M.R. Stefanik offers Jet A-1.
Does LZIB require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights and non-commercial landings do not require landing permission. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Slovakia
Does LZIB require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at M.R. Stefanik.
Where is LZIB located?
M.R. Stefanik (LZIB) is located in Bratislava, Slovakia.
What is the IATA code for LZIB?
The IATA code for M.R. Stefanik is BTS.
Does LZIB have an ILS approach?
Yes, M.R. Stefanik has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is LZIB a port of entry?
Yes, M.R. Stefanik is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.