Hévíz–Balaton Airport
Hévíz–Balaton Airport (LHSM/SOB) serves Sármellék, Hungary. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (16/34, 17R/35L). Field elevation is 408 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: LHSM
- Name: Hévíz–Balaton Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 46.68639
- Longitude: 17.159084
- Elevation: 408 ft
- Country: Hungary
- Municipality: Sármellék
- IATA Code: SOB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 2500x60m
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME, NDB
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 17R/35L
- Designation: 17R/35L
- Dimensions: 945x65m
- Surface: GRS
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 127.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: 127.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Heviz-Balaton Airport Operations; PPR recommended especially off-season.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 3.00-5.00 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 1.00 per tonne MTOW per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Heviz-Balaton Airport (Sarmellek). Lake Balaton region. Seasonal tourist/charter traffic. Also known as FlyBalaton.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Available with advance notice. Seasonal demand variation.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen area. Border control for international arrivals. Seasonal operations - check status.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Runway 16/34, 2500m. Former military runway. Check seasonal operating status.
Airport Services
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Hungary Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no authorization required for IASTA contracting states for transit
- Landing Lead Time: 5 working days before flight
Private flights from non-Schengen countries must transmit general declaration with flight plan and passenger identity information to Hungarian Police before take-off.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LHSM?
- The tower frequency at Hévíz–Balaton Airport is 127.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LHSM?
- Hévíz–Balaton Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does LHSM require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hévíz–Balaton Airport (Hungary).
- Does LHSM require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Hévíz–Balaton Airport.