
International hub · Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Sarajevo International
- Elevation
- 1,708 ft
- Coordinates
- 43°49′N 18°20′E
- Local time
- Europe/Sarajevo
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
LQSA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Sarajevo International (LQSA/SJJ) has one runway, 11/29, 8,666 ft (2,641 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Slot required: plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at LQSA, 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
Sarajevo
Elevation
1,708 ft
Position
43.8246, 18.3315
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LQSA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,666 ft (2,641 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LQSA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Sarajevo International (LQSA / SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LQSA 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 LQSA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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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.
- 02
Ground Handling at LQSA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LQSA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at LQSA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LQSA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LQSA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LQSA: 43° 49′ 29″ N 18° 19′ 53″ E; elevation 1708 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Sarajevo
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Sarajevo. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LQSA.
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Cargo Operations at LQSA
Support for freighter operations into LQSA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LQSA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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Operating into LQSA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Sarajevo International — one desk for the whole trip.