Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

LHBP / BUD

Budapest, HU

Last Updated
Mar 4, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 18 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 2°C
4 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1027 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LHBP 041100Z 23004KT 160V320 9999 FEW049 14/02 Q1027 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 495 ft
FEW 4,900 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
4,900 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,395 ft AMSL
QNH
1027 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (495 ft)
Pressure Alt
83 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 82 ft
ISA Deviation: 0.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LHBP 040515Z 0406/0506 VRB03KT CAVOK TEMPO 0406/0408 4000 BR BECMG 0409/0412 22006KT SCT045 TEMPO 0414/0421 33009KT SHRA SCT040TCU BKN060 BECMG 0421/0424 VRB03KT CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
11:17Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km
14:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 330° 9 kt
Ceiling: 6,000 ft
Showers Rain
21:00Z BECMG
+10h
VFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: >10km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
HBP
13L
31R ✈️
13R
31L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13L/31R
Active: 31R
12,162 ft 148 ft CON 132°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
✈️ 13R/31L
Active: 31L
9,875 ft 148 ft CON 132°
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LHBP

8,022 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.5%
MVFR
14.7%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
16.4%

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.5% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -17°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 10.1% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.3%
NE
8%
E
26%
SE
10.7%
S
7%
SW
5.2%
W
7.6%
NW
20.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.9°C
Range: -17°C to 31°C
-17°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 10.1%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13L/31R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt
Runway 13R/31L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3 kt

Statistics computed from 8,022 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LHBP
IATA Code: BUD
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 495 ft MSL

Location

City: Budapest
Country: HU
Latitude: 47.430180°
Longitude: 19.262393°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 13L/31R
Length: 12,162 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13R/31L
Length: 9,875 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport

Overview

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport serves as Hungary's primary international airport, located approximately 16 kilometers southeast of Budapest city center. As a large airport with two concrete runways totaling nearly 22,000 feet of total runway length, the facility handles significant commercial and cargo aviation traffic for the Central European region.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at 495 feet above mean sea level, which provides relatively stable atmospheric conditions for most aviation operations. Its central European location means pilots should anticipate variable weather patterns, with potential seasonal wind shifts that could impact approach and departure strategies across the two parallel runways.

Notable Features

The airport's dual runway configuration (13L/31R and 13R/31L) offers operational flexibility for different wind conditions and traffic management. Its geographic coordinates at 47.430180, 19.262393 position the airport in a relatively flat terrain region, which generally provides predictable approach and departure environments for pilots.

Approach Considerations

With runways oriented approximately 130/310 degrees, pilots should be prepared for potential crosswind scenarios, particularly during transitional seasonal periods. The substantial runway lengths (12,162 and 9,875 feet respectively) provide ample space for most commercial aircraft types to safely conduct approach, landing, and takeoff procedures.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.