Sibiu International Airport (LRSB)
Large airport · Sibiu, Sibiu County, Romania
Airport data
| Name | Sibiu International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LRSB |
| IATA | SBZ |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°47'9" E 24°5'12" 45.78584, 24.08667 |
| Location | Sibiu, Sibiu County, Romania |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,629 ft (2630 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
Sibiu International Airport at a glance
Sibiu International Airport is a large airport in Sibiu, Sibiu County, Romania, known to airline systems as SBZ. The field elevation of 1,496 ft (456 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRSB 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 8,629 ft (2630 m) of con 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 LRSB 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 Sibiu International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport | LRTM | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Câmpia Turzii Air Base | LRCT | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | LRBV | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport | LRCL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Caransebeş Airport | LRCS | 148 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sibiu International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,496 ft field elevation of Sibiu 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 Sibiu International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sibiu International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sibiu International Airport is LRSB, and its IATA code is SBZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sibiu International Airport above sea level?
Sibiu International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet (456 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sibiu International Airport located?
The airport lies at 45.7858, 24.0867 — in Sibiu, Sibiu County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Târgu Mureş Transilvania International Airport, about 80 km away.
Does LRSB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRSB 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 Sibiu International Airport?
Sibiu International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,629 ft (2630 m) with a CON surface.