Batajnica Air Base (LYBT)
Medium airport · Zemun, Beograd (city), Serbia
Airport data
| Name | Batajnica Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LYBT |
| IATA | BJY |
| Elevation | 265 ft (81 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 44°56'7" E 20°15'27" 44.93530, 20.25750 |
| Location | Zemun, Beograd (city), Serbia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 3,232 ft (985 m) | 191 ft | GRS | No |
| 12L/30R | 8,181 ft (2494 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Batajnica Air Base at a glance
Batajnica Air Base is a medium airport in Zemun, Beograd (city), Serbia, known to airline systems as BJY. The field elevation of 265 ft (81 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LYBT are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12L/30R — offers 8,181 ft (2494 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LYBT 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 Batajnica Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | LYBE | 14 km (8 NM) |
| Ponikve Airport | LYUZ | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Morava Airport | LYKV | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Osijek Airport | LDOS | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport | LRTR | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Batajnica Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 265 ft field elevation of Batajnica Air Base 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 Serbia — 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 Batajnica Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Batajnica Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Batajnica Air Base is LYBT, and its IATA code is BJY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Batajnica Air Base above sea level?
Batajnica Air Base sits at an elevation of 265 feet (81 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Batajnica Air Base located?
The airport lies at 44.9353, 20.2575 — in Zemun, Beograd (city), Serbia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, about 14 km away.
Does LYBT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LYBT 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 Batajnica Air Base?
Batajnica Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 8,181 ft (2494 m) with a ASP surface.