Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (LJMB)
Medium airport · Maribor, Hoče-Slivnica Municipality, Slovenia
Airport data
| Name | Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LJMB |
| IATA | MBX |
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°28'48" E 15°41'10" 46.47990, 15.68610 |
| Location | Maribor, Hoče-Slivnica Municipality, Slovenia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14L/32R | 3,937 ft (1200 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport at a glance
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport is a medium airport in Maribor, Hoče-Slivnica Municipality, Slovenia, known to airline systems as MBX. The field elevation of 876 ft (267 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LJMB 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 — 14/32 — offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LJMB 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 Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Graz Airport | LOWG | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Cerklje ob Krki Air Base | LJCE | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | LDZA | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJLJ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Klagenfurt Airport | LOWK | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 876 ft field elevation of Maribor Edvard Rusjan 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Slovenia — 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 Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport is LJMB, and its IATA code is MBX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport above sea level?
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport sits at an elevation of 876 feet (267 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport located?
The airport lies at 46.4799, 15.6861 — in Maribor, Hoče-Slivnica Municipality, Slovenia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Graz Airport, about 60 km away.
Does LJMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LJMB 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 Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport?
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.