Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: BTS ICAO: LZIB
Longest Active Runway
10,466 ft
3,190 meters
Field Elevation
436 ft
133 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
48.1702°, 17.2127°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#498 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#798 of 7558
Top 10.5% percentile worldwide
National Standing (Slovakia)
#1 of 1 in SK
#1 of 7 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+4.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 BTS in numbers: 10,466 ft longest runway · #498 of 650 published · #798 of 7,558 worldwide (top 10.5%) · #1 in Slovakia.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
BTS lies at 133 m (436 ft), #287 of 650 published airports by elevation and 49.3 percentile among 7,558 worldwide.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
Closest of 3 paved-runway (≥5,000 ft) neighbours within 100 NM: Vienna International Airport (VIE), 26 NM, 11,811 ft. Next: BUD 93.8 NM, OSR 98.2 NM. BUD has the radius's longest runway, 1,696 ft more than BTS.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 10,466 ft (3,190 m)
BTS runways: 13/31 10,466 × 148 ft concrete (con); 04/22 9,515 × 197 ft concrete (con). +4.7% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,466 ft (3190 m / 3.190 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 04/22 | 9,515 ft (2900 m / 2.900 km) | 197 ft (60m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
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| Vienna International Airport (Vienna) | VIE | 26 NM (48.2 km) | 11,811 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Budapest) | BUD | 93.8 NM (173.7 km) | 12,162 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava (Mošnov) | OSR | 98.2 NM (181.9 km) | 11,484 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →