M.R. Stefanik
M.R. Stefanik (LZIB/BTS) serves Bratislava, Slovakia. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (04/22, 13/31). Field elevation is 436 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: LZIB
- Name: M.R. Stefanik
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 48.1702
- Longitude: 17.2127
- Elevation: 436 ft
- Country: Slovakia
- Municipality: Bratislava
- IATA Code: BTS
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Distance from City: 6.2 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 04/22
- Designation: 04/22
- Dimensions: 9515 X 197
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT IIIA, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 13/31
- Designation: 13/31
- Dimensions: 10466 X 148
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.650 MHz
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: Bratislava Operations +421 6 236 5926
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: EUR 11.31 per tonne MTOW
- Parking Fee: EUR 7.22 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 4 hours free
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: EUR
- Remarks: Published tariff at Bratislava. Handling fees separate.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Fuel truck service at Bratislava. Bowser delivery to stand. Credit cards accepted.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Bratislava.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew at Bratislava. Night noise monitoring in place. ATC may assign noise-preferential routings.
Alternates
LOWW
- ICAO: LOWW
- Name: Schwechat
- Distance (NM): 26.0
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry. Non-Schengen at Terminal 3 (gates F/G). Austrian Border Police on-site.
LZPP
- ICAO: LZPP
- Name: Piestany
- Distance (NM): 36.7
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Customs and immigration for non-Schengen arrivals. Gen dec required 24 hours in advance at Piestany.
LOAV
- ICAO: LOAV
- Name: Voslau
- Distance (NM): 40.2
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Within Schengen zone. No border checks for intra-Schengen flights. Non-Schengen arrivals subject to full immigration at Bad Voslau.
LKTB
- ICAO: LKTB
- Name: Turany
- Distance (NM): 62.4
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen airport. Border control for arrivals from non-Schengen states only. EU/EEA nationals may use e-gates at Brno-Turany where available.
LZSL
- ICAO: LZSL
- Name: Sliac
- Distance (NM): 81.6
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Sliac. Immigration office operational during published hours.
Airport Services
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Slovakia Permit Requirements
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required; file flight plan before departure
- Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private non-revenue flights and non-commercial landings do not require landing permission. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at LZIB?
- The tower frequency at M.R. Stefanik is 118.3 MHz.
- What fuel is available at LZIB?
- M.R. Stefanik offers Jet A-1.
- Does LZIB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for M.R. Stefanik (Slovakia).
- Does LZIB require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at M.R. Stefanik.