Bacau
Bacau (LRBC/BCM) serves Bacau, Romania. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 607 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: LRBC
- Name: Bacau
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 46.5219
- Longitude: 26.910299
- Elevation: 607 ft
- Country: Romania
- Municipality: Bacau
- IATA Code: BCM
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
- Distance from City: 3.8 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 8203 X 262
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.600 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- 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: http://www.bacauairport.ro/
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: RON 78 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: RON 46 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 3 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: RON
- Remarks: Romanian CAA tariff at Bacau. Fees in RON. International surcharges apply.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Bacau. Contact handling agent to arrange.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full border controls at Bacau. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Bacau. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.
Alternates
LRIA
- ICAO: LRIA
- Name: Iasi
- Distance (NM): 49.1
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Non-Schengen EU airport. Full immigration checks on arrival at Iasi. Valid passport mandatory; visa requirements per national law.
LUCH
- ICAO: LUCH
- Name: Cahul Intl
- Distance (NM): 69.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Cahul Intl. Passport required for all arrivals. Visa requirements per national immigration law. Gen dec required 24h prior.
LRSV
- ICAO: LRSV
- Name: Stefan cel Mare
- Distance (NM): 73.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Suceava. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.
LUBL
- ICAO: LUBL
- Name: Balti Intl
- Distance (NM): 86.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry at Balti Intl. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory. Prior coordination recommended for GA flights.
LUKK
- ICAO: LUKK
- Name: Chisinau Intl
- Distance (NM): 86.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: International port of entry at Chisinau. Immigration and customs clearance mandatory. Prior coordination recommended for GA flights.
Airport Services
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Romania Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: Conditional
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: 2 working days for up to 3 flights; 7 working days for 4+ flights
- Landing Lead Time: 2 working days for up to 3 flights; 7 working days for 4+ flights
Private non-revenue flights generally follow the same notification process. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LRBC?
- The tower frequency at Bacau is 118.6 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LRBC?
- Bacau offers Jet A-1.
- Does LRBC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Bacau (Romania).