
International hub · Bratislava, Slovakia
Bratislava/M R Stefanika
- Elevation
- 436 ft
- Coordinates
- 48°10′N 17°13′E
- Local time
- Europe/Bratislava
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Field information
LZIB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Bratislava/M R Stefanika (LZIB/BTS) has 2 runways; the longest, 13/31, is 10,466 ft (3,190 m) of concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. 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 LZIB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Europe/Bratislava
Country
Slovakia
SK
Municipality
Bratislava
Elevation
436 ft
Position
48.1702, 17.2127
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Slots
Slot required
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · LZIB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,466 ft (3,190 m) | 148 ft | concrete | Lighted |
| 04/22 | 9,515 ft (2,900 m) | 197 ft | concrete | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at LZIB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Bratislava/M R Stefanika (LZIB / BTS) in Bratislava, Slovakia, through one 24/7 OCC desk. LZIB 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 LZIB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Slovakia
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Slovakia. Applicable permit lead times for Slovakia 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 Slovakia are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at LZIB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at LZIB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at LZIB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at LZIB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to LZIB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for LZIB: 48° 10′ 13″ N 17° 12′ 46″ E; elevation 436 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Bratislava
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Bratislava. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at LZIB.
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Cargo Operations at LZIB
Support for freighter operations into LZIB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where LZIB sits in the network
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Operating into LZIB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Bratislava/M R Stefanika — one desk for the whole trip.