Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

LRBS / BBU

Bucharest, RO

Last Updated
Mar 4, 16:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 6 min ago
16:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
11°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
4 kt
250°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1025 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LRBS 041630Z 25004KT CAVOK 11/04 Q1025 NOSIG
QNH
1025 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1015 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (297 ft)
Pressure Alt
-56 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: -465 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF LRBS 041100Z 0412/0512 VRB04KT CAVOK BECMG 0419/0421 3000 BR PROB40 TEMPO 0501/0505 0800 FG OVC002 BECMG 0506/0507 CAVOK
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
16:35Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: >10km
19:00Z BECMG
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
01:00Z PROB40 TEMPO
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Ceiling: 200 ft
Fog

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Airport Runway Layout

N
RBS
07
25 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 25
10,499 ft 148 ft CON 74°
4.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - LRBS

7,894 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
41.6%
MVFR
16.9%
IFR
14.7%
LIFR
26.8%

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 41.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 41.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.7 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 31°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 20.7% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 8.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.4%
NE
31%
E
14.8%
SE
1.5%
S
1.9%
SW
11.8%
W
23.7%
NW
2.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.2°C
Range: -11°C to 31°C
-11°C 31°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 20.7%

Best Months for VFR

September October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,894 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: LRBS
IATA Code: BBU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 297 ft MSL

Location

City: Bucharest
Country: RO
Latitude: 44.503201°
Longitude: 26.102100°
Time Zone: Europe/Athens

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 10,499 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

Overview

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located in Romania's capital city, situated at 297 ft above mean sea level. The airport's strategic location in southeastern Romania provides critical aviation infrastructure for Bucharest and surrounding regions, with coordinates precisely positioned at 44.503201, 26.102100.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect variable weather conditions, with only 46% of observations supporting standard VFR operations. Winter and summer present significant temperature extremes ranging from -11°C to 31°C, requiring careful pre-flight planning. Fog occurs in approximately 20.5% of observations, and wind patterns predominantly originate from the northeast at an average speed of 6.6 knots.

Notable Features

The single runway 07/25 extends 10,499 feet with a concrete surface, offering substantial operational flexibility. Wind analysis indicates 100% runway favorability, with minimal average crosswind at 2.1 knots. The airport's elevation and geographic positioning contribute to relatively stable meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Seasonal variations significantly impact flight conditions, with September and October offering the most consistently favorable VFR environments. Pilots should anticipate potential instrument conditions, as IFR and LIFR classifications represent nearly 37.3% of observed weather patterns. Wind characteristics suggest minimal directional challenges for standard approach and departure 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

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.