Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (LDZA)
Large airport · Velika Gorica, Zagreb County, Croatia
Airport data
| Name | Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LDZA |
| IATA | ZAG |
| Elevation | 353 ft (108 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°44'34" E 16°4'8" 45.74290, 16.06880 |
| Location | Velika Gorica, Zagreb County, Croatia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,669 ft (3252 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport at a glance
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport is a large airport in Velika Gorica, Zagreb County, Croatia, known to airline systems as ZAG. The field elevation of 353 ft (108 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LDZA 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, 04/22, offers 10,669 ft (3252 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LDZA 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cerklje ob Krki Air Base | LJCE | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | LJMB | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Rijeka Airport | LDRI | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Banja Luka International Airport | LQBK | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Udbina Airfield | LDZU | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 353 ft field elevation of Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport is LDZA, and its IATA code is ZAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport above sea level?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport sits at an elevation of 353 feet (108 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7429, 16.0688 — in Velika Gorica, Zagreb County, Croatia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cerklje ob Krki Air Base, about 45 km away.
Does LDZA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LDZA 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 Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport?
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 10,669 ft (3252 m) with a ASP surface.