M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS): Codes, Runways & Location
M. R. Štefánik Airport (IATA: BTS · ICAO: LZIB) is a large airport serving Bratislava, Slovakia. It lies at 48.1702° N, 17.2127° E, 436 ft (133 m) above sea level.
Overview of M. R. Štefánik Airport
M. R. Štefánik Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Bratislava in Slovakia. It is identified by the IATA code BTS and the ICAO code LZIB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
M. R. Štefánik Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3190 m (10466 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 436 ft (133 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base about 27 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 ≈ 3,190 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about M. R. Štefánik Airport
Where is M. R. Štefánik Airport located?
M. R. Štefánik Airport is located in Bratislava, Slovakia. Its coordinates are 48.1702° N, 17.2127° E.
What is the airport code for M. R. Štefánik Airport?
M. R. Štefánik Airport has an IATA code of BTS and an ICAO code of LZIB.
How long is the runway at M. R. Štefánik Airport?
M. R. Štefánik Airport's longest runway is about 3190 m (10466 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does M. R. Štefánik Airport have?
M. R. Štefánik Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is M. R. Štefánik Airport a major airport?
M. R. Štefánik Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
Details for M. R. Štefánik Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →