Zadar Airport (LDZD)
Large airport · Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia
Airport data
| Name | Zadar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LDZD |
| IATA | ZAD |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°5'49" E 15°21'13" 44.09699, 15.35356 |
| Location | Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,561 ft (2000 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13/31 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 147 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zadar Airport at a glance
Zadar Airport is a large airport in Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia, known to airline systems as ZAD. The field elevation of 289 ft (88 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LDZD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LDZD 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 Zadar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Udbina Airfield | LDZU | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Split Saint Jerome Airport | LDSP | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Rijeka Airport | LDRI | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Brač Airport | LDSB | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Pula Airport | LDPL | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zadar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 289 ft field elevation of Zadar 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 Zadar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zadar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zadar Airport is LDZD, and its IATA code is ZAD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zadar Airport above sea level?
Zadar Airport sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zadar Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.0970, 15.3536 — in Zadar, Zadar County, Croatia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Udbina Airfield, about 61 km away.
Does LDZD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LDZD 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 Zadar Airport?
Zadar Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.