Airport code
BBU — Băneasa International Airport
BBU is the IATA code for Băneasa International Airport, an airport serving Bucharest, Romania. Its ICAO code is LRBS, and it operates in the Europe/Bucharest time zone (UTC+2). The airport sits at 44.5032, 26.1021 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 297 ft (91 m).
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About Băneasa International Airport
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport — generally known as Băneasa Airport or Bucharest City Airport — is located in Băneasa district, Bucharest, Romania, 8.5 km (5.3 mi) north of the city center. Named after Aurel Vlaicu, a Romanian engineer, inventor, aeroplane constructor, and early pilot, it was Bucharest's only commercial airport until 1969, when the Otopeni Airport was opened to civilian use.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BBU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | LRBS |
| Airport name | Băneasa International Airport |
| City | Bucharest |
| Country | Romania |
| Time zone | Europe/Bucharest (UTC+2) |
| Latitude | 44.5032 |
| Longitude | 26.1021 |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Europe |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,499 ft (3,200 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Băneasa International Airport?
The IATA code for Băneasa International Airport is BBU.
What is the ICAO code for Băneasa International Airport?
The ICAO code for Băneasa International Airport is LRBS.
Where is BBU airport located?
Băneasa International Airport (BBU) is located in Bucharest, Romania.
What time zone is BBU in?
Băneasa International Airport operates in the Europe/Bucharest time zone, which is UTC+2.
What is the nearest airport to BBU?
The nearest airport to Băneasa International Airport (BBU) is Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) in Otopeni, about 8 km away.
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