Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Sarajevo International Airport (IATA: SJJ · ICAO: LQSA) is a large airport serving Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It lies at 43.8246° N, 18.3315° E, 1708 ft (521 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is identified by the IATA code SJJ and the ICAO code LQSA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sarajevo International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2641 m (8666 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: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1708 ft (521 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mostar International Airport (OMO) about 72 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 ≈ 2,641 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarajevo International Airport
Where is Sarajevo International Airport located?
Sarajevo International Airport is located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Its coordinates are 43.8246° N, 18.3315° E.
What is the airport code for Sarajevo International Airport?
Sarajevo International Airport has an IATA code of SJJ and an ICAO code of LQSA.
How long is the runway at Sarajevo International Airport?
Sarajevo International Airport's longest runway is about 2641 m (8666 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Sarajevo International Airport have?
Sarajevo International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sarajevo International Airport a major airport?
Sarajevo International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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