Sliač Airport (LZSL)
Medium airport · Sliač, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia
Airport data
| Name | Sliač Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LZSL |
| IATA | SLD |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°38'16" E 19°8'3" 48.63780, 19.13410 |
| Location | Sliač, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,874 ft (2400 m) | 187 ft | CON | Yes |
Sliač Airport at a glance
Sliač Airport is a medium airport in Sliač, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, known to airline systems as SLD. The field elevation of 1,043 ft (318 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LZSL 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, 18/36, offers 7,874 ft (2400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LZSL 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 Sliač Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport | LZZI | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport | LZTT | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Piešťany Airport | LZPP | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Kunovice Airport | LKKU | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | LHBP | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sliač Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,043 ft field elevation of Sliač 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Slovakia — 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 Sliač Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sliač Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sliač Airport is LZSL, and its IATA code is SLD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sliač Airport above sea level?
Sliač Airport sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sliač Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6378, 19.1341 — in Sliač, Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport, about 76 km away.
Does LZSL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LZSL 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 Sliač Airport?
Sliač Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,874 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.