Brač Airport (LDSB)
Medium airport · Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia
Airport data
| Name | Brač Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LDSB |
| IATA | BWK |
| Elevation | 1,776 ft (541 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°17'4" E 16°40'42" 43.28445, 16.67836 |
| Location | Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,774 ft (1760 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Brač Airport at a glance
Brač Airport is a medium airport in Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, known to airline systems as BWK. The field elevation of 1,776 ft (541 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LDSB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 5,774 ft (1760 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LDSB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Brač Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Split Saint Jerome Airport | LDSP | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Mostar International Airport | LQMO | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Zadar Airport | LDZD | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Sarajevo International Airport | LQSA | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | LDDU | 152 km (82 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Brač Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,776 ft field elevation of Brač Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Croatia — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Brač Airport
What is the ICAO code of Brač Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Brač Airport is LDSB, and its IATA code is BWK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Brač Airport above sea level?
Brač Airport sits at an elevation of 1,776 feet (541 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Brač Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.2845, 16.6784 — in Gornji Humac, Split-Dalmatia County, Croatia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Split Saint Jerome Airport, about 42 km away.
Does LDSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LDSB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Brač Airport?
Brač Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,774 ft (1760 m) with a ASP surface.