Banja Luka International Airport is a large airport serving Mahovljani, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Its IATA code is BNX and its ICAO code is LQBK. The airport lies at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 16/34, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long. Local time follows the Europe/Belgrade time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- BNX
- ICAO code
- LQBK
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 400 ft (122 m)
- Coordinates
- 44.9414, 17.2975
- Time zone
- Europe/Belgrade
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Banja Luka International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TZL Tuzla International Airport | Dubrave Gornje, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 125 km · 78 mi |
| ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Velika Gorica, Croatia | 131 km · 81 mi |
| OSI Osijek Airport | Osijek(Klisa), Croatia | 132 km · 82 mi |
| PEV Pécs-Pogány International Airport | Pécs, Hungary | 138 km · 86 mi |
| SJJ Sarajevo International Airport | Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 149 km · 93 mi |
| SPU Split Saint Jerome Airport | Split, Croatia | 175 km · 109 mi |
| ZAD Zadar Airport | Zadar, Croatia | 180 km · 112 mi |
| OMO Mostar International Airport | Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina | 190 km · 118 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from BNX. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 866 | 538 | 467 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 1,013 | 629 | 547 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,204 | 748 | 650 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,497 | 930 | 809 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,043 | 2,512 | 2,183 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,496 | 3,415 | 2,968 | View route |
| JFK New York | 7,034 | 4,371 | 3,798 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,612 | 4,730 | 4,110 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,982 | 4,960 | 4,310 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,256 | 5,130 | 4,458 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,361 | 5,816 | 5,054 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,642 | 5,991 | 5,206 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 9,968 | 6,194 | 5,382 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,173 | 6,321 | 5,493 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,399 | 6,462 | 5,615 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,931 | 9,899 | 8,602 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 118.950 |
| TWR | TWR | 118.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Banja Luka International Airport?
The IATA code of Banja Luka International Airport is BNX and its ICAO code is LQBK.
Where is Banja Luka International Airport located?
Banja Luka International Airport is in Mahovljani, Republika Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina, at 44.9414, 17.2975.
What time zone is Banja Luka International Airport in?
Banja Luka International Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Belgrade. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Banja Luka International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Banja Luka International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Tuzla International Airport (TZL), about 125 km (78 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.