Sarajevo International Airport (LQSA)
Large airport · Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Airport data
| Name | Sarajevo International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LQSA |
| IATA | SJJ |
| Elevation | 1,708 ft (521 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°49'29" E 18°19'53" 43.82460, 18.33150 |
| Location | Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,666 ft (2641 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sarajevo International Airport at a glance
Sarajevo International Airport is a large airport in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known to airline systems as SJJ. The field elevation of 1,708 ft (521 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LQSA 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, 11/29, offers 8,666 ft (2641 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LQSA 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 Sarajevo International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mostar International Airport | LQMO | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Tuzla International Airport | LQTZ | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Ponikve Airport | LYUZ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport | LDDU | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Brač Airport | LDSB | 146 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sarajevo International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,708 ft field elevation of Sarajevo 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Bosnia and Herzegovina — 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 Sarajevo International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sarajevo International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sarajevo International Airport is LQSA, and its IATA code is SJJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sarajevo International Airport above sea level?
Sarajevo International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,708 feet (521 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sarajevo International Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.8246, 18.3315 — in Sarajevo, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mostar International Airport, about 72 km away.
Does LQSA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LQSA 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 Sarajevo International Airport?
Sarajevo International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,666 ft (2641 m) with a ASP surface.