Large airport · Bucharest, Romania
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is a large airport serving Bucharest, Romania. Its IATA code is BBU. Its ICAO code is LRBS. It has 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (CON). Elevation 297 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Bucharest, Romania |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BBU |
| ICAO code | LRBS |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 10,499 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 297 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Official website: http://www.baneasa-airport.ro/ — the airport's own site has the current flight and visiting information.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Palace of the Parliament · Romania · 5.3 miles away
- Bran Castle · Romania · 78.6 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Piatra Craiului National Park · Romania · 83.1 miles away
- Cozia National Park · Romania · 107.9 miles away
- Măcin Mountains · Romania · 120.7 miles away
- Central Balkan National Park · Bulgaria · 139.8 miles away
- Defileul Jiului National Park · Romania · 144.0 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
4.7 miles awayRuse Airport
55.9 miles awayBrașov-Ghimbav International Airport
87.8 miles awayGorna Oryahovitsa Airport
95.4 miles awayCraiova International Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport — its IATA code is BBU and its ICAO code is LRBS.
Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport serves Bucharest, Romania. Its coordinates are 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E.
How high is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport sits at 297 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#4474
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurel_Vlaicu_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.