Tuzla International Airport (LQTZ)
Large airport · Dubrave Gornje, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Airport data
| Name | Tuzla International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LQTZ |
| IATA | TZL |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°27'35" E 18°43'25" 44.45986, 18.72363 |
| Location | Dubrave Gornje, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,152 ft (2485 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Tuzla International Airport at a glance
Tuzla International Airport is a large airport in Dubrave Gornje, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, known to airline systems as TZL. The field elevation of 784 ft (239 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LQTZ 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, 09/27, offers 8,152 ft (2485 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LQTZ 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 Tuzla International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarajevo International Airport | LQSA | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Ponikve Airport | LYUZ | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Osijek Airport | LDOS | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Banja Luka International Airport | LQBK | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | LYBE | 132 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tuzla International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 784 ft field elevation of Tuzla 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 Tuzla International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tuzla International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tuzla International Airport is LQTZ, and its IATA code is TZL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tuzla International Airport above sea level?
Tuzla International Airport sits at an elevation of 784 feet (239 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tuzla International Airport located?
The airport lies at 44.4599, 18.7236 — in Dubrave Gornje, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sarajevo International Airport, about 77 km away.
Does LQTZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LQTZ 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 Tuzla International Airport?
Tuzla International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,152 ft (2485 m) with a ASP surface.