Bucharest Băneasa Airport Tarmac

Bucharest
Băneasa.

Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (LRBS/BBU). Essential technical specifications, operational guidance, and ramp infrastructure for Private and General Aviation.

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Our Ops Team monitors LRBS/BBU traffic H24. Call us directly for short-notice PPR coordination and ground handling services.

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Bucharest's Premier VIP & General Aviation Hub

Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (ICAO: LRBS / IATA: BBU) stands as Romania’s dedicated gateway for Business Aviation, VIP diplomatic flights, and General Aviation operations. Located just 8.5 kilometers north of Bucharest's city center, LRBS offers operators an unmatched speed of access to the city center compared to the primary commercial airport at Otopeni (LROP).

Operating H24 under ICAO RFFS Category 8, the aerodrome features a 3,200-meter runway capable of accommodating ultra-long-range business jets and diplomatic aircraft. With dedicated General Aviation Terminal (GAT), and separated customs and immigration checkpoints, LRBS ensures seamless, high-security turnarounds with minimal ground time.

City Access 15 Min to Center
Terminal Flow Dedicated GAT/VIP
Turnaround Quick Turn Capable

AIP Data & Specs

LRBS BBU

Geography & Topography

Coordinates 44°30.2'N 026°02.0'E
Elevation 91 M
Transition Alt 1200 M
Variation / Temp 29' E ('66) 24.9°C (Ref)

Infrastructure & Navigation

Runway 3200 M
Apron 28 Stands
Navigation ILS, SRE, PAPI, PAR

Capacity & Operations

Movement Capacity 15 / Hour
Pax Processing 40 / Flow / Hour
RFFS Category ICAO CAT 8
Operating Hours H24
Services Available H24:

Administration, Customs, Immigration, Medical Assistance, Refueling, Handling, Security, De-Icing.

ATS Communication Frequencies

Băneasa ATIS
126.125 MHz
H24
Băneasa Ground
129.960* MHz
H24
Băneasa Tower
125.205 MHz
H24 ALTN EMERG
București Approach (SRE)
119.415 MHz
H24 ALTN
București Director
127.155 MHz
HX (ATC Instr.) 2000 FT - FL065

ALTN Frequencies: TWR: 120.800 / APP & DIR: 120.600

EMERG Frequency: 121.500 (Exempted 8.33 kHz State Acft)

*Ground frequency updated to 129.960 MHz as per permanent AIP amendment (NOTAM A4118/26).

Location & Meeting Point Information

Bucharest Băneasa Airport (LRBS/BBU) Şoseaua Bucureşti-Ploieşti, nr. 40
Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
8.5 km North of City Center

Passenger & Crew Meeting Point Information

Meeting Point Guide

Live Briefing

Live Data Feed
Latest METAR for LRBS/BBU
LRBS 131730Z 02004KT CAVOK 24/10 Q1022 NOSIG=
Active NOTAMs for LRBS/BBU (1/15)
A4222/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QFALC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2608250500 C) 2609011900 E) AD CLSD EXCEPT ACFT INVOLVED IN AIR SHOW BIAS 2026, EMERGENCY, STATE AND SAR.
Valid until: 01 Sep 2026
A4264/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QMRLC/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2608050400 C) 2608190600 D) EVERY WED 0400-0600 E) RWY 07/25 CLSD
Valid until: 19 Aug 2026
A4248/26 NOTAMR A3638/26 Q) LRBB/QNMAS/IV/BO /AE/000/999/4455N02559E025 A) LRBS B) 2607300556 C) 2608312300EST E) DVOR/DME STJ 113.200MHZ/CH 79X U/S
Valid until: 31 Aug 2026
A4155/26 NOTAMR A2146/26 Q) LRBB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2607270347 C) 2610270400 E) DUE TO OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS, BFR FILLING A FLT PLAN WITH LRBS AS A DESTINATION/ALTERNATE AD, MIN 3H PPR MUST BE OBTAINED FROM AD ADMINISTRATION, THROUGH THE HANDLING AGENT. LIMITED TERMINAL CAPACITY AND LIMITED PARKING STANDS AVBL FOR ACFT
Valid until: 27 Oct 2026
A4118/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2607240745 C) PERM E) REF AIP ROMANIA PAGE AD 2.4-5/17 APR 2025, LRBS AD 2.18 ATS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, SERVICE DESIGNATION TWR, CALL SIGN BANEASA GROUND, COLUMN 3 CHANNEL/FREQUENCY, CORRECT AND READ: '129.960' INSTEAD OF: '129.950 MHZ'. AMEND ACCORDINGLY CHARTS RELATED TO LRBS AND CHART ENR 6-2.
Valid until: 31 Dec 2099
A4031/26 NOTAMR A2032/26 Q) LRBB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2607191459 C) 2610191600 E) AIRCRAFT PARKING/DOCKING CHART - AD 2.4-22 TEMPORARY SUSPENDED. TAXIING OF ALL ACFT ON APRON WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY WITH FOLLOW ME CAR IN SIGHT. PARKING WILL BE PERMITTED ONLY WITH MARSHALLER.
Valid until: 19 Oct 2026
A3727/26 NOTAMR A3686/26 Q) LRBB/QMRXX/IV/NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2607031141 C) 2609151700 E) BACKTRACK ON RWY 07/25 IS PERMITTED FOR ACFT WITH MTOW OVER 50 TONS ONLY AT 25 THR TURN PAD
Valid until: 15 Sep 2026
A3631/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QOBCE/IV/M /AE/000/006/4431N02605E001 A) LRBS B) 2606300500 C) 2609300700 E) TEMPORARY OBSTACLE ERECTED AS FLW: TYPE: CRANE HEIGHT: 65.84M AGL TOP ELEVATION: 159.84M AMSL POSITION: 2421M NORTH SIDE OF RWY 07/25 CL 13M EAST SIDE OF RWY 07 THR COORD: 443114.4939N 0260437.6727E LIGHTING: YES
Valid until: 30 Sep 2026
A3632/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QOBCE/IV/M /AE/000/006/4430N02604E001 A) LRBS B) 2606300500 C) 2609300700 E) TEMPORARY OBSTACLE ERECTED AS FLW: TYPE: CRANE HEIGHT: 43.6M AGL TOP ELEVATION: 132.22M AMSL POSITION: 171M SOUTH SIDE OF RWY 07/25 CL 2132M WEST SIDE OF RWY 07 THR COORD: 442934.74N 0260338.08E LIGHTING: YES
Valid until: 30 Sep 2026
A3633/26 NOTAMN Q) LRBB/QOBCE/IV/M /AE/000/005/4431N02605E001 A) LRBS B) 2606300500 C) 2609300700 E) TEMPORARY OBSTACLE ERECTED AS FLW: TYPE: CRANE HEIGHT: 58.47M AGL TOP ELEVATION: 152.47M AMSL POSITION: 2374M NORTH SIDE OF RWY 07/25 CL 58M EAST SIDE OF RWY 07 THR COORD: 443112.8434N 0260441.7070E LIGHTING: YES
Valid until: 30 Sep 2026
A3462/26 NOTAMR A1470/26 Q) LRBB/QFAXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2606220801 C) 2609221200EST E) VISUAL OPERATIONS CHART RWY 07/25 (AIP ROMANIA AD 2.4-40) TEMPORARY SUSPENDED
Valid until: 22 Sep 2026
A3292/26 NOTAMR A1410/26 Q) LRBB/QAFXX/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/4430N02606E999 A) LRBS B) 2606150555 C) 2609142359EST E) ALL CONVENTIONAL SID AND STAR ROUTES AT LRBS ARE SUSPENDED. NON-RNAV1 AIRCRAFT WILL BE VECTORED.
Valid until: 14 Sep 2026
A2671/26 NOTAMR A0781/26 Q) LRBB/QPIAU/I /NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2605180635 C) 2608172359EST E) ILS RWY 25 CAT A/B, NDB RWY 25 CAT A/B. CAUTION: WHEN FLYING ILS/NDB APPROACH FROM BSE ( IAF ) OR MISSED APPROACH RWY 25, ACFT CAT A/B MIGHT NOT REACH ABORA WHEN ESTABLISHED ON FINAL APPROACH COURSE
Valid until: 17 Aug 2026
A2670/26 NOTAMR A0780/26 Q) LRBB/QPIAU/I /NBO/A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2605180634 C) 2608172359EST E) ILS RWY 07 CAT A/B, NDB RWY 07 CAT A/B. CAUTION: WHEN FLYING ILS/NDB APPROACH FROM BSW ( IAF ) OR MISSED APPROACH RWY 07, ACFT CAT A/B MIGHT NOT REACH ADULI WHEN ESTABLISHED ON FINAL APPROACH COURSE
Valid until: 17 Aug 2026
A2602/26 NOTAMR A0764/26 Q) LRBB/QLXAS/IV/M /A /000/999/4430N02606E005 A) LRBS B) 2605150426 C) 2608151700 E) TWY D CL LGTS LEAD IN/LEAD OUT TO/FROM RWY 07/25 U/S
Valid until: 15 Aug 2026

Data sourced from ROMATSA. Information provided is for situational awareness only and must not be used for flight planning or navigation. Always refer to official aeronautical sources.

VIP Lounge

Extra Fee Applies

The General Aviation Terminal at Bucharest Băneasa Airport (LRBS/BBU) features an official VIP Lounge operated by the airport authorities. It provides a quiet waiting area and, most importantly, a completely separate and expedited flow for security and border control.

  • Dedicated Border Check
  • Private Security Screening
  • High-Speed Wi-Fi
  • Refreshments
VIP Lounge access is subject to official airport authority tariffs and must be booked in advance through our Ops Team.

Crew Self-Briefing

Available H24

Located in the General Aviation Terminal, the Self-Briefing Office provides flight crews with dedicated tools for flight planning, real-time weather monitoring, and operational documentation.

Flight Planning

Direct submission and status monitoring for Flight Plans (FPL).

METAR / TAF

Real-time consultation of meteorological observations and terminal forecasts.

NOTAM Info

Latest operational updates and NOTAMs for route and destination airports.

Standard Flight Documentation

  • Significant Weather Charts (SIGWX)
  • Upper Wind & Temp Forecasts
  • GAMET / SIGMET / AIRMET Alerts
  • Dep / Dest / Alt TAF & METAR
MET Support by Phone Professional meteorological consultation is available upon request from the aerodrome MET office: +40 212 032 153