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LRBS

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport · Bucharest

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
297 ft / 91 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 120.80 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
07/25 · 10,499 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (LRBS), located in Bucharest, Romania. 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 297 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
ICAO / IATA
LRBS / BBU
Municipality
Bucharest
Country
Region
RO-B — Bucharest (municipality)
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
297 ft
Official Website
Wikipedia

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,499 ft / 3,200 m
Runway Width: 148 ft / 45 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 74° / 254°
RWY 07 (74°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (254°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP APP
118.25 MHz
GCA PRECISION
125.20 MHz
GND GND
129.95 MHz
TWR TWR
120.80 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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8 km / 4 nm
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105 km / 57 nm
LR80
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130 km / 70 nm
LRBV
Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport
141 km / 76 nm
LBGO
Gorna Oryahovitsa Airport
154 km / 83 nm

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