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Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is an international airport serving Bucharest (Bucharest (municipality)), Romania. Its IATA code is BBU and its ICAO code is LRBS. It has one runway, 3,200 m long.
- IATABBU
- ICAOLRBS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BBU
- ICAO code
- LRBS
- City
- Bucharest
- Region / province
- Bucharest (municipality)
- Country / territory
- Romania
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E
- Elevation
- 91 m (297 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Bucharest (UTC+03:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,200 m (10,499 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 3,200 m10,499 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)
8,146 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
7,575 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
8,420 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 118.250 MHz |
| GCA | 125.200 MHz |
| Ground GND | 129.950 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 120.800 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bucharest 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 Romania
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport | OTP | 8 km |
| Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport | GHV | 141 km |
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | 177 km |
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | CND | 190 km |
| Sibiu International Airport | SBZ | 213 km |
| Bacău George Enescu International Airport | BCM | 233 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
The IATA code of Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is BBU and its ICAO code is LRBS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport located?
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is in Bucharest, Bucharest (municipality), Romania, at coordinates 44.5031° N, 26.1029° E and an elevation of 91 m (297 ft).
How far is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 8,420 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 7,575 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,146 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h.
How long is the runway at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
The longest runway at Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 3,200 m (10,499 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) 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.