Caransebeş Airport (LRCS)
Medium airport · Caransebeş, Caras-Severin County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Caransebeş Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRCS |
| IATA | CSB |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°25'13" E 22°15'9" 45.42014, 22.25251 |
| Location | Caransebeş, Caras-Severin County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | CON | No |
Caransebeş Airport at a glance
Caransebeş Airport is a medium airport in Caransebeş, Caras-Severin County, Romania, known to airline systems as CSB. The field elevation of 866 ft (264 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRCS 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, 11/29, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRCS 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 Caransebeş Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | LRTR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Arad International Airport | LRAR | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Sibiu International Airport | LRSB | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Batajnica Air Base | LYBT | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | LYBE | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Caransebeş Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 866 ft field elevation of Caransebeş 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 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 Caransebeş Airport
What is the ICAO code of Caransebeş Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Caransebeş Airport is LRCS, and its IATA code is CSB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Caransebeş Airport above sea level?
Caransebeş Airport sits at an elevation of 866 feet (264 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Caransebeş Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.4201, 22.2525 — in Caransebeş, Caras-Severin County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, about 83 km away.
Does LRCS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRCS 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 Caransebeş Airport?
Caransebeş Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.