Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB): Codes, Runways & Location
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (IATA: SOB · ICAO: LHSM) is a medium-sized airport serving Sármellék, Hungary. It lies at 46.6864° N, 17.1591° E, 408 ft (124 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hévíz–Balaton Airport
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Sármellék in Hungary. It is identified by the IATA code SOB and the ICAO code LHSM. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hévíz–Balaton Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 408 ft (124 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Taszár Air Base about 67 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 ≈ 2,500 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hévíz–Balaton Airport
Where is Hévíz–Balaton Airport located?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is located in Sármellék, Hungary. Its coordinates are 46.6864° N, 17.1591° E.
What is the airport code for Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport has an IATA code of SOB and an ICAO code of LHSM.
How long is the runway at Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport's longest runway is about 2500 m (8202 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Hévíz–Balaton Airport have?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Hévíz–Balaton Airport a major airport?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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