Satu Mare International Airport (LRSM)

Medium airport · Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania

Airport data

NameSatu Mare International Airport
ICAOLRSM
IATASUJ
Elevation405 ft (123 m) above mean sea level
CoordinatesN 47°42'12" E 22°53'9"
47.70330, 22.88570
LocationSatu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania
Scheduled serviceYes

Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighted
01/198,160 ft (2487 m)148 ftCONYes

Satu Mare International Airport at a glance

Satu Mare International Airport is a medium airport in Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania, known to airline systems as SUJ. The field elevation of 405 ft (123 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LRSM 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, 01/19, offers 8,160 ft (2487 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.

For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LRSM 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 Satu Mare International Airport

Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.

AirportCodeDistance
Maramureș International AirportLRBM44 km (24 NM)
Debrecen International AirportLHDC98 km (53 NM)
Oradea International AirportLROD106 km (57 NM)
Uzhhorod International AirportUKLU113 km (61 NM)
Avram Iancu Cluj International AirportLRCL119 km (64 NM)

Flight-planning notes for Satu Mare International Airport

Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 405 ft field elevation of Satu Mare 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 Satu Mare International Airport

What is the ICAO code of Satu Mare International Airport?

The ICAO identifier of Satu Mare International Airport is LRSM, and its IATA code is SUJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.

How high is Satu Mare International Airport above sea level?

Satu Mare International Airport sits at an elevation of 405 feet (123 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.

Where exactly is Satu Mare International Airport located?

The airport lies at 47.7033, 22.8857 — in Satu Mare, Satu Mare County, Romania, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Maramureș International Airport, about 44 km away.

Does LRSM publish METAR weather reports?

Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LRSM 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 Satu Mare International Airport?

Satu Mare International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,160 ft (2487 m) with a CON surface.

Current METAR & TAF for LRSM