Bratislava M.R. Stefanik Airport (LZIB)
Bratislava, Slovakia · Europe
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
LZIB
IATA
BTS
City
Bratislava
Country
Slovakia
Region
Europe
Elevation
436 ft
Runways
2 runways
Coordinates
48.1702, 17.2127
Overview
Slovak capital airport near Vienna with affordable flight training options in Central Europe.
Current Weather at LZIB
Pilots flying into or out of Bratislava M.R. Stefanik 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 LZIB 030900Z 28013KT 9999 FEW013 SCT016 BKN022 18/14 Q1009 TEMPO SHRAWind 280° at 13 kt — likely active runway near heading 28
Current TAF
TAF LZIB 030515Z 0306/0406 28010KT 9999 SCT035 TEMPO 0306/0313 4000 SHRA SCT030TCU TEMPO 0309/0317 30015G25KT BECMG 0317/0319 30005KT FEW030 BECMG 0403/0405 31013KTDecode METAR for LZIB
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Bratislava M.R. Stefanik Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for LZIB. 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 LZIB. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Bratislava. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Bratislava M.R. Stefanik Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Bratislava M.R. Stefanik Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like LZIB include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Sectional Chart Guide
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Training Availability
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