Hévíz–Balaton Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Sármellék, Hungary. Its IATA code is SOB and its ICAO code is LHSM. The airport lies at an elevation of 408 ft (124 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/Budapest time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- SOB
- ICAO code
- LHSM
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 408 ft (124 m)
- Coordinates
- 46.6864, 17.1591
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,202 ft · 2,500 m | 197 ft · 60 m | Concrete | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Hévíz–Balaton Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PEV Pécs-Pogány International Airport | Pécs, Hungary | 114 km · 71 mi |
| MBX Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | Maribor, Slovenia | 115 km · 71 mi |
| ZAG Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | Velika Gorica, Croatia | 134 km · 83 mi |
| GRZ Graz Airport | Feldkirchen bei Graz, Austria | 135 km · 84 mi |
| VIE Vienna International Airport | Vienna, Austria | 164 km · 102 mi |
| BTS M. R. Štefánik Airport | Bratislava, Slovakia | 165 km · 103 mi |
| BUD Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | Budapest, Hungary | 180 km · 112 mi |
| OSI Osijek Airport | Osijek(Klisa), Croatia | 186 km · 116 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from SOB. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 735 | 457 | 397 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 1,103 | 685 | 595 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 1,118 | 695 | 604 | View route |
| LHR London | 1,385 | 860 | 748 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 4,122 | 2,561 | 2,226 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 5,502 | 3,419 | 2,971 | View route |
| JFK New York | 6,924 | 4,302 | 3,738 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 7,508 | 4,665 | 4,054 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 8,144 | 5,061 | 4,398 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,174 | 5,079 | 4,414 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,228 | 5,734 | 4,983 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 9,657 | 6,001 | 5,214 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 10,008 | 6,219 | 5,404 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 10,070 | 6,257 | 5,437 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 10,287 | 6,392 | 5,554 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 15,934 | 9,901 | 8,604 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 127.600 |
| TWR | TWR | 127.600 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
The IATA code of Hévíz–Balaton Airport is SOB and its ICAO code is LHSM.
Where is Hévíz–Balaton Airport located?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is in Sármellék, Zala County, Hungary, at 46.6864, 17.1591.
What time zone is Hévíz–Balaton Airport in?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport uses the IANA time zone Europe/Budapest. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
The longest runway listed is 16/34, 8,202 ft (2,500 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Pécs-Pogány International Airport (PEV), about 114 km (71 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.