International hub · Banja Luka, Bosnia & Herzegovina

Banja Luka

LQBKBNX
Elevation
400 ft
Coordinates
44°56′N 17°18′E
Local time
Europe/Sarajevo

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Field information

LQBK runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Banja Luka (LQBK/BNX) has one runway, 16/34, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LQBK, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Europe/Sarajevo

  • Country

    Bosnia & Herzegovina

    BA

  • Municipality

    Mahovljani

  • Elevation

    400 ft

  • Position

    44.9414, 17.2975

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 only

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Slot required

Runways · LQBK

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
16/348,202 ft (2,500 m)148 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at LQBK.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Banja Luka (LQBK / BNX) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LQBK is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at LQBK

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applicable permit lead times for Bosnia and Herzegovina are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Bosnia and Herzegovina are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at LQBK

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at LQBK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at LQBK

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LQBK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to LQBK

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LQBK: 44° 56′ 29″ N 17° 17′ 51″ E; elevation 400 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Banja Luka

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Banja Luka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LQBK.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at LQBK

    Support for freighter operations into LQBK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where LQBK sits in the network

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Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Banja Luka — one desk for the whole trip.

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