M. R. Štefánik Airport

LZIB / BTS

Bratislava, SK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 28 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
8°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
3 kt
260°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1026 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR LZIB 042130Z 26003KT CAVOK 08/05 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: -681 ft
ISA Deviation: -6.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF LZIB 041715Z 0418/0518 28005KT CAVOK BECMG 0420/0422 VRB02KT PROB30 TEMPO 0504/0507 4000 BR BECMG 0512/0514 06005KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:58Z BASE
+0h
VFR 280° 5 kt
Visibility: >10km
04:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ZIB
04
22 ✈️
13
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 04/22
Active: 22
9,515 ft 197 ft CON 44°
2.3 kt 1.9 kt
40° angle
13/31 10,466 ft 148 ft CON 134°
1.8 kt 2.4 kt
126° angle
🟢 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.