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Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu

Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu (LRBS/BBU) serves Bucharest, Romania. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (07/25). Field elevation is 297 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Operations 0/2
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LRBS
  • Name: Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 44.503201
  • Longitude: 26.1021
  • Elevation: 297 ft
  • Country: Romania
  • Municipality: Bucharest
  • IATA Code: BBU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Bucharest
  • Distance from City: 7.5 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 07/25

  • Designation: 07/25
  • Dimensions: 10499 X 148
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: NDB
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 120.800 MHz
  • Ground: 129.950 MHz
  • 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.baneasa-airport.ro/
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: RON 52 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: RON 46 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 3 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: RON
  • Remarks: Airport charges per ROMATSA schedule at Bucharest-Baneasa. Handling by local providers.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Single fuel provider at Bucharest-Baneasa. Self-fueling not permitted.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Non-Schengen EU airport. Full immigration checks on arrival at Bucharest-Baneasa. Valid passport mandatory; visa requirements per national law.

Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Bucharest-Baneasa. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

LROP

  • ICAO: LROP
  • Name: Henri Coanda
  • Distance (NM): 4.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Bucharest-Otopeni. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

LRCV

  • ICAO: LRCV
  • Name: Craiova
  • Distance (NM): 95.6
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Full border controls at Craiova. EU member state outside Schengen. Gen dec and passenger manifest required prior to arrival.

Airport Services

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Romania Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 7d Landing: 7d
  • 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 / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally follow the same notification process. Standard customs/immigration procedures apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LRBS?
The tower frequency at Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu is 120.8 MHz.
What fuel is available at LRBS?
Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu offers Jet A-1.
Does LRBS require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Baneasa-Aurel Vlaicu (Romania).