Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport
Zgornji Brnik, Cerklje na Gorenjskem Municipality (Slovenia)
IATA: LJU ICAO: LJLJ
Longest Active Runway
10,827 ft
3,300 meters
Field Elevation
1,273 ft
388 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
46.2237°, 14.4576°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#1 in Slovenia
Among 3 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#641 Worldwide
Top 8.7% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#1918 MSL
Top 27.9% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+8.3%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport's longest active runway measures 10,827 ft (3,300 m). It ranks as the #1 longest runway in Slovenia and #641 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,827 ft (3300m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trieste Airport (Ronchi dei Legionari/Trieste) | TRS | 47.7 NM (88.3 km) | 9,843 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (Velika Gorica) | ZAG | 73.2 NM (135.6 km) | 10,669 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Venice Marco Polo Airport (Venezia (VE)) | VCE | 98 NM (181.5 km) | 10,827 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)