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Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB)
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is an international airport serving Sármellék (Zala County), Hungary. Its IATA code is SOB and its ICAO code is LHSM. It has one runway, 2,500 m long.
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- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SOB
- ICAO code
- LHSM
- City
- Sármellék
- Region / province
- Zala County
- Country / territory
- Hungary
- Category
- Medium-sized airport
- Coordinates
- 46.6864° N, 17.1591° E
- Elevation
- 124 m (408 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Budapest (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,500 m (8,202 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,500 m8,202 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
8,795 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,210 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,096 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Flight information (AFIS) AFIS | 127.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 127.600 MHz |
Air freight to and from Hévíz–Balaton Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Sármellék through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in Hungary
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pécs-Pogány International Airport | PEV | 114 km |
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | BUD | 180 km |
| Debrecen International Airport | DEB | 349 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
The IATA code of Hévíz–Balaton Airport is SOB and its ICAO code is LHSM. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Hévíz–Balaton Airport located?
Hévíz–Balaton Airport is in Sármellék, Zala County, Hungary, at coordinates 46.6864° N, 17.1591° E and an elevation of 124 m (408 ft).
How far is Hévíz–Balaton Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Hévíz–Balaton Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,096 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,210 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,795 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
The longest runway at Hévíz–Balaton Airport is 2,500 m (8,202 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Hévíz–Balaton Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.