Banja Luka International Airport

LQBK / BNX

Mahovljani, BA

Last Updated
Feb 17, 04:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
04:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 3°C
6 kt
320°
6 km
Visibility
1,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
999 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LQBK 170430Z 32006KT 6000 BKN010 OVC027 03/03 Q0999 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 400 ft
BKN 1,000 ft AGL
OVC 2,700 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
1,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,400 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
2,700 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,100 ft AMSL
QNH
999 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
986 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (400 ft)
Pressure Alt
828 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -516 ft
ISA Deviation: -11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LQBK 162300Z 1700/1724 08005KT 7000 SCT012 OVC027 TX06/1713Z TNM02/1724Z TEMPO 1700/1706 33010KT 4000 -RA BR BKN007 0VC027 PROB40 TEMPO 1700/1703 2000 RASN BKN004 OVC014 PROB30 TEMPO 1713/1715 VRB15KT 4000 SHRA SCT008 FEW030TCU BKN040
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
04:46Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 7 km
Ceiling: 2,700 ft
13:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+9h
IFR VRB 15 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 4,000 ft
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Airport Runway Layout

N
QBK
16
34 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 34
8,202 ft 148 ft ASP 170°
5.6 kt 2.1 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LQBK

7,056 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
54%
MVFR
21.9%
IFR
11.4%
LIFR
12.7%

Banja Luka International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 54% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 24.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.5 knots. Temperature extremes range from -15°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 12.2% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 23 kt
Calm Winds: 9%
Direction Distribution:
N
15.6%
NE
5%
E
3.2%
SE
17.9%
S
10.1%
SW
3.1%
W
14.1%
NW
22%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -15°C to 31°C
-15°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 12.2%

Best Months for VFR

October September November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 16/34
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.3 kt

Statistics computed from 7,056 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Banja Luka International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LQBK
IATA Code: BNX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 400 ft MSL

Location

City: Mahovljani
Country: BA
Latitude: 44.941399°
Longitude: 17.297501°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 8,202 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Banja Luka International Airport

Overview

Banja Luka International Airport serves the northwestern region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, located in Mahovljani at 400 feet mean sea level. The airport supports medium-sized aviation operations with a single 8,202-foot asphalt runway (16/34), strategically positioned near the city of Banja Luka.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly VFR conditions 56% of the time, with marginal VFR and IFR conditions accounting for an additional 32.5% of observations. Temperature ranges from -15°C to 31°C, with an average of 7.2°C, suggesting significant seasonal variation. Wind patterns are characterized by northwest prevailing winds at an average of 4.5 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's elevation of 400 feet provides relatively low-altitude operations with minimal terrain challenges. Calm wind conditions occur 9.7% of the time, while the runway shows favorable wind alignment 100% of the time. Average crosswind on runway 16/34 is minimal at 2.3 knots, offering comfortable approach and landing conditions.

Approach Considerations

September through November offer the best VFR flying conditions, with consistently favorable weather patterns. Fog is present in 11.8% of observations, requiring pilots to be prepared for potential reduced visibility. The runway's substantial 8,202-foot length provides ample landing and takeoff space for medium-sized aircraft operations.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
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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.