M. R. Štefánik Airport

LZIB / BTS

Bratislava, SK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 29 min ago
13:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
14°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LZIB 041330Z VRB02KT CAVOK 14/05 Q1026 NOSIG
QNH
1026 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1011 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (436 ft)
Pressure Alt
54 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 39 ft
ISA Deviation: -0.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LZIB 041115Z 0412/0512 10005KT CAVOK BECMG 0419/0421 VRB02KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
13:59Z BASE
+0h
VFR 100° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
19:00Z BECMG
+6h
VFR VRB 2 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZIB
04
22
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
04/22 9,515 ft 197 ft CON 44° No wind data
13/31 10,466 ft 148 ft CON 134° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LZIB

7,695 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.6%
MVFR
14.5%
IFR
12%
LIFR
17.8%

M. R. Štefánik Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 29.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 7.3 knots, with gusts recorded up to 87 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, March, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 7.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 87 kt
Calm Winds: 1.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
12.8%
NE
19.6%
E
18.5%
SE
8.1%
S
3.8%
SW
5.1%
W
15.5%
NW
15.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 5.8°C
Range: -8°C to 31°C
-8°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 9.4%

Best Months for VFR

October March September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 04/22
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt
Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,695 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

M. R. Štefánik Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LZIB
IATA Code: BTS
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 436 ft MSL

Location

City: Bratislava
Country: SK
Latitude: 48.170200°
Longitude: 17.212700°
Time Zone: Europe/Brussels

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,515 ft
Width: 197 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 13/31
Length: 10,466 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About M. R. Štefánik Airport

Overview

M. R. Štefánik Airport serves as the primary international airport for Bratislava, Slovakia, located at coordinates 48.170200, 17.212700. Situated at an elevation of 436 feet MSL, this large airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's commercial and potentially military operations.

Flying Conditions

As a facility at moderate elevation with two substantial concrete runways, the airport offers robust operational capabilities across different weather conditions. The airport's two runways - 04/22 at 9,515 feet and 13/31 at 10,466 feet - provide significant flexibility for aircraft handling various wind and approach scenarios throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport's substantial runway lengths indicate capability for handling large commercial aircraft and potentially serving as a diversion airport for regional traffic. Its geographic location in western Slovakia suggests potential interactions with complex Central European airspace structures and potential terrain variations in surrounding approach corridors.

Approach Considerations

With two perpendicular runways of significant length, pilots have multiple approach options depending on prevailing wind conditions. The 10,466-foot runway 13/31 offers particularly generous landing and takeoff parameters, providing substantial operational margins for most commercial aircraft types.

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
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.