Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (LHBP)
Budapest, Hungary · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LHBP
IATA
BUD
City
Budapest
Country
Hungary
Region
Europe
Elevation
495 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
47.4369, 19.2556
Overview
Hungarian capital hub with growing low-cost carrier operations. Popular for affordable flight training in Europe.
Current Weather at LHBP
Pilots flying into or out of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR LHBP 030900Z 22003KT 110V280 9999 FEW040 BKN140 23/13 Q1008 NOSIGWind 220° at 3 kt — likely active runway near heading 22
Current TAF
TAF LHBP 030515Z 0306/0406 16005KT CAVOK PROB40 TEMPO 0306/0310 8000 SHRA FEW040TCU BKN100 BECMG 0307/0310 22010KT SCT040 BKN080 TEMPO 0310/0324 5000 SHRA SCT020CB BKN040 PROB40 TEMPO 0310/0316 VRB20G30KT 2000 TSRA BECMG 0311/0314 31012G22KT BECMG 0316/0319 31007KT BECMG 0400/0403 CAVOKDecode METAR for LHBP
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LHBP. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for LHBP. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Budapest. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.
Pilot Resources at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LHBP include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Private Pilot Guide
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METAR Decoder
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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