Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport (LUBL)
Medium airport · Bălți, Rîşcani District, Moldova
Airport data
| Name | Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LUBL |
| IATA | BZY |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°50'16" E 27°46'52" 47.83767, 27.78111 |
| Location | Bălți, Rîşcani District, Moldova |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 7,251 ft (2210 m) | 140 ft | CON | Yes |
Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport at a glance
Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport is a medium airport in Bălți, Rîşcani District, Moldova, known to airline systems as BZY. The field elevation of 758 ft (231 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LUBL 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, 15/33, offers 7,251 ft (2210 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LUBL 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 Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mărculești Air Base | LUBM | 32 km (17 NM) |
| Iaşi International Airport | LRIA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Suceava Ștefan cel Mare International Airport | LRSV | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Chişinău International Airport | LUKK | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Chernivtsi International Airport | UKLN | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 758 ft field elevation of Bălți-Leadoveni 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Moldova — 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 Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport is LUBL, and its IATA code is BZY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport above sea level?
Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport sits at an elevation of 758 feet (231 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport located?
The airport lies at 47.8377, 27.7811 — in Bălți, Rîşcani District, Moldova, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mărculești Air Base, about 32 km away.
Does LUBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LUBL 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 Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport?
Bălți-Leadoveni International Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 7,251 ft (2210 m) with a CON surface.