Iaşi International Airport (LRIA)
Large airport · Iaşi, Iaşi County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Iaşi International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRIA |
| IATA | IAS |
| Elevation | 411 ft (125 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°10'47" E 27°37'17" 47.17963, 27.62143 |
| Location | Iaşi, Iaşi County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Iaşi International Airport at a glance
Iaşi International Airport is a large airport in Iaşi, Iaşi County, Romania, known to airline systems as IAS. The field elevation of 411 ft (125 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRIA 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, 14/32, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con 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 LRIA 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 Iaşi International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport | LUBL | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Mărculești Air Base | LUBM | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Bacău George Enescu International Airport | LRBC | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Chişinău International Airport | LUKK | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport | LRSV | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Iaşi International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 411 ft field elevation of Iaşi 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 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 Iaşi International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Iaşi International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Iaşi International Airport is LRIA, and its IATA code is IAS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Iaşi International Airport above sea level?
Iaşi International Airport sits at an elevation of 411 feet (125 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Iaşi International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.1796, 27.6214 — in Iaşi, Iaşi County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does LRIA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRIA 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 Iaşi International Airport?
Iaşi International Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.