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LQSA

Sarajevo International Airport · Sarajevo

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
1,708 ft / 521 m
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.25 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 8,666 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Sarajevo International Airport (LQSA), located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,708 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 10,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Sarajevo International Airport
ICAO / IATA
LQSA / SJJ
Municipality
Sarajevo
Country
Region
BA-BIH — Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
10,000 ft
Elevation
1,708 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,666 ft / 2,641 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 117° / 297°
RWY 11 (117°)
110.70 MHz
IDENT: I-SJJ | CRS: 115°
RWY 29 (297°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
136.45 MHz
GCA GCA
119.40 MHz
GND GND
121.90 MHz
TWR TWR
118.25 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

LQMO
Mostar International Airport
72 km / 39 nm
LQTZ
Tuzla International Airport
77 km / 42 nm
LYUZ
Ponikve Airport
110 km / 59 nm
LDDUILS
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport
140 km / 76 nm
LDSB
Brač Airport
146 km / 79 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026