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M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS)
M. R. Štefánik Airport is an international airport serving Bratislava (Bratislava Region), Slovakia. Its IATA code is BTS and its ICAO code is LZIB. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,190 m long.
- IATABTS
- ICAOLZIB
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- BTS
- ICAO code
- LZIB
- City
- Bratislava
- Region / province
- Bratislava Region
- Country / territory
- Slovakia
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 48.1702° N, 17.2127° E
- Elevation
- 133 m (436 ft)
- Time zone
- Europe/Bratislava (UTC+02:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,190 m (10,466 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,190 m10,466 ft | Concrete |
| 04/22 | 2,900 m9,515 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)
8,758 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 25 min
Hanoi (HAN)
8,167 km
Direct flight: ≈ 10 h 45 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
9,072 km
Direct flight: ≈ 11 h 50 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.900 MHz |
| ATIS | 128.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from M. R. Štefánik Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Bratislava 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 Slovakia
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Košice International Airport | KSC | 302 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of M. R. Štefánik Airport?
The IATA code of M. R. Štefánik Airport is BTS and its ICAO code is LZIB. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is M. R. Štefánik Airport located?
M. R. Štefánik Airport is in Bratislava, Bratislava Region, Slovakia, at coordinates 48.1702° N, 17.2127° E and an elevation of 133 m (436 ft).
How far is M. R. Štefánik Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from M. R. Štefánik Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 9,072 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 8,167 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 8,758 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 11 h 50 min.
How long is the runway at M. R. Štefánik Airport?
The longest runway at M. R. Štefánik Airport is 3,190 m (10,466 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from M. R. Štefánik Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and M. R. Štefánik Airport (BTS) 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.