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LQBK/BNX METAR & TAF Banja Luka International Airport

Mahovljani, Republika SrpskaElevation 400 ftLarge airport
CURRENT STATUS
MVFR24 min old
Ceiling 4,300 ft, visibility 3.11 SM, mist.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
MVFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
330@2
steady
VISIBILITY
3.11 SM
5 km
CEILING
4,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
DENSITY ALT
-359 ft
-759 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 0330Z (4:30 AM local) · 24 min old

LQBK is currently MVFR. Winds are from the northwest at 2 knots. Visibility is 3.11 statute miles. The ceiling is 4,300 feet AGL. Reported weather: mist. The main issue is mist reported.

WIND
330° at 2 kt
Steady.
VISIBILITY
3.11 statute miles
5 km, reduced (MVFR).
CEILING & SKY
Ceiling 4,300 ft
Lowest broken or overcast layer.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
9°C / 8°C
48°F / 46°F. 1°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.06 inHg
1017.9 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
BR, LOW VIS
Mist reported.

Codes in this report: BR FEW SCT BKN

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TERMINAL AERODROME FORECAST

TAF timeline

Issued 2300Z (12:00 AM local) · valid to 0000Z (1:00 AM local)

LQBK forecast starts MVFR at 00Z. Worst period is 03Z to 07Z with IFR possible (LOW CIG, LOW VIS). Best period is 07Z to 11Z (MVFR). Overall the forecast improves over the period.

  • Maximum temperature 14°C expected at 1400Z on day 26.
  • Minimum temperature 7°C expected at 0500Z on day 26.
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
BKN0303,000 ft
0000Z1:00 AM0448Z5:48 AM0936Z10:36 AM1424Z3:24 PM1912Z8:12 PM0000Z1:00 AM

Codes in this report: 9999 SCT BKN TEMPO BR OVC

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SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: Moderate

›Conditions are MVFR.
›Mist reported.
›PROB40 forecast: ceiling 500 ft AGL.

A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Pilot weather notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category MVFR, wind from 330° at 2 kt, visibility 3.11 SM, ceiling 4,300 ft. No extended National Weather Service forecast is available for this location. Key risks: no significant hazards are highlighted right now, but always confirm against an official briefing.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway · crosswind ranking
ON-FIELD METAR
NESW1634 330°330°2 kt330°330° 2330°
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Half feather = 5 kt, full = 10 kt, filled pennant = 50 kt; add them up. The staff points the direction the wind blows from.
WIND USED
330° at 2 kt
Components computed from the current on-field METAR wind.
RECOMMENDED
RWY 342 kt headwind · 1 kt crosswind
RUNWAYS BY WIND · best end
34
HEAD
2 kt
CROSS
1 kt L
BEST
16
HEAD
2 kt tail
CROSS
1 kt R
OK
Components are estimates from the current METAR wind and runway heading. Verify with the Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail

16/34
Dimensions
8,202 x 148 ft
Surface
ASP
Lighting
Lighted
FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-359 ft
Pressure altitude
260 ft
Field elevation
400 ft MSL
Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Dewpoint
8°C (46°F)
Altimeter
30.06 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
1550Z 4:50 PM
Sunrise
0520Z 6:20 AM
Loggable night
1620Z (5:20 PM local) → 0450Z (5:50 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
1550Z (4:50 PM local) → 0520Z (6:20 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
1650Z (5:50 PM local) → 0420Z (5:20 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Banja Luka International Airport is in Mahovljani, Republika Srpska. Field elevation 400 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
UseScheduled service
TypeLarge airport
Airline serviceYes
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATALQBK / BNX
RegionRepublika Srpska
CountryBosnia and Herzegovina
Coordinates44.9414, 17.2975
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerTowered
FREQUENCIES

Communications

118.95
APP
APP
118.95
TWR
TWR

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Nearby airports

BA-0002 Banja Luka Zalužani Airfield
6 NM SW
BA-0015 Banja Luka Hospital Heliport
11 NM SW
HR-0029 Pik Airfield
17 NM NE
LQPD Prijedor Urije Airfield
24 NM W
BA-0011 PPG Paragliding Field
29 NM W
HR-0005 Gradac Airstrip
31 NM NE
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗LQBK on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does LQBK have a METAR?
Yes. LQBK has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does LQBK have a TAF?
Yes, a TAF is issued for LQBK; the decoded forecast timeline is shown above.
What is the field elevation at LQBK?
LQBK sits at 400 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for LQBK?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.