Udbina Airfield (LDZU)
Medium airport · Udbina, Lika-Senj County, Croatia
Airport data
| Name | Udbina Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | HR-0034 |
| Elevation | 2,462 ft (750 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°33'27" E 15°46'28" 44.55760, 15.77440 |
| Location | Udbina, Lika-Senj County, Croatia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 9,022 ft (2750 m) | 98 ft | CON | No |
Udbina Airfield at a glance
Udbina Airfield is a medium airport in Udbina, Lika-Senj County, Croatia. The field elevation of 2,462 ft (750 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LDZU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 9,022 ft (2750 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LDZU 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 Udbina Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zadar Airport | LDZD | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Rijeka Airport | LDRI | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Split Saint Jerome Airport | LDSP | 121 km (65 NM) |
| Banja Luka International Airport | LQBK | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | LDZA | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Udbina Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,462 ft field elevation of Udbina Airfield 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 Udbina Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Udbina Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Udbina Airfield is HR-0034, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Udbina Airfield above sea level?
Udbina Airfield sits at an elevation of 2,462 feet (750 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Udbina Airfield located?
The airport lies at 44.5576, 15.7744 — in Udbina, Lika-Senj County, Croatia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zadar Airport, about 61 km away.
Does LDZU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LDZU 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 Udbina Airfield?
Udbina Airfield has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 9,022 ft (2750 m) with a CON surface.