Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is a large airport serving Bucharest, Romania. Its IATA code is BBU and its ICAO code is LRBS. The airport lies at an elevation of 297 ft (91 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 07/25, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Bucharest time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BBU
- ICAO code
- LRBS
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 297 ft (91 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.5031, 26.1029
- Time zone
- Europe/Bucharest
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,499 ft · 3,200 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OTP Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | Otopeni, Romania | 8 km · 5 mi |
| GHV Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | Brașov (Ghimbav), Romania | 141 km · 88 mi |
| CND Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | Constanța, Romania | 190 km · 118 mi |
| VAR Varna Airport | Varna, Bulgaria | 198 km · 123 mi |
| SBZ Sibiu International Airport | Sibiu, Romania | 213 km · 132 mi |
| BCM Bacău George Enescu International Airport | Bacău, Romania | 233 km · 145 mi |
| BOJ Burgas Airport | Burgas, Bulgaria | 243 km · 151 mi |
| TGM Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | Recea, Romania | 255 km · 158 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BBU. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IST Istanbul | 418 | 260 | 226 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 1,455 | 904 | 786 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,854 | 1,152 | 1,001 | View route |
| LHR London | 2,109 | 1,310 | 1,139 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 3,390 | 2,107 | 1,831 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 4,800 | 2,983 | 2,592 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,058 | 4,386 | 3,811 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,636 | 4,745 | 4,123 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,858 | 4,883 | 4,243 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,854 | 5,502 | 4,781 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 8,890 | 5,524 | 4,800 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 8,944 | 5,558 | 4,830 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,535 | 6,546 | 5,689 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,584 | 6,577 | 5,715 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,994 | 6,831 | 5,936 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,234 | 9,466 | 8,226 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.250 |
| GCA | PRECISION | 125.200 |
| GND | GND | 129.950 |
| TWR | TWR | 120.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
The IATA code of Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is BBU and its ICAO code is LRBS.
Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is in Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania, at 44.5031, 26.1029.
What time zone is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport in?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Bucharest. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 07/25, 10,499 ft (3,200 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP), about 8 km (5 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.