Boboc Air Base (LRBO)
Medium airport · Boboc, Buzău County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Boboc Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRBO |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°12'59" E 26°58'43" 45.21640, 26.97860 |
| Location | Boboc, Buzău County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 262 ft | CON | Yes |
Boboc Air Base at a glance
Boboc Air Base is a medium airport in Boboc, Buzău County, Romania. The field elevation of 344 ft (105 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRBO 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, 04/22, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRBO 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 Boboc Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | LROP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport | LRBS | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Feteşti Borcea Air Base | LRFT | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Cahul International Airport | LUCH | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | LRBV | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boboc Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 344 ft field elevation of Boboc Air Base 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 21 airports and airfields we list for Romania — 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 Boboc Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Boboc Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Boboc Air Base is LRBO, 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 Boboc Air Base above sea level?
Boboc Air Base sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boboc Air Base located?
The airport lies at 45.2164, 26.9786 — in Boboc, Buzău County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, about 99 km away.
Does LRBO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRBO 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 Boboc Air Base?
Boboc Air Base has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.