Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU): Codes, Runways & Location
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (IATA: BBU · ICAO: LRBS) is a large airport serving Bucharest, Romania. It lies at 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E, 297 ft (91 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bucharest in Romania. It is identified by the IATA code BBU and the ICAO code LRBS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 297 ft (91 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) about 8 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,200 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is located in Bucharest, Romania. Its coordinates are 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E.
What is the airport code for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport has an IATA code of BBU and an ICAO code of LRBS.
How long is the runway at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport's longest runway is about 3200 m (10499 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport have?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport a major airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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