Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport — Belgrade, Serbia

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The airport code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Belgrade) is BEG — its ICAO code is LYBE.

Distance & flight time from BEG

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

Serbia's busiest airport, Belgrade Nikola Tesla, carries the code BEG and serves the capital as the country's main international gateway. Elevation reaches 335 feet, with two runways supporting operations as the primary hub for Air Serbia. The airport's name honors Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-American inventor known for his contributions to electrical engineering, a choice that reflects considerable national pride in his legacy. BEG connects Belgrade to major cities across Europe and beyond, standing as the busiest and most significant airport in Serbia by a wide margin over any competitor. Its two-runway layout supports a steadily and consistently growing schedule mixing legacy carriers with low-cost airlines expanding service into the Balkans through Belgrade. Locals still sometimes call it Surčin, after the Belgrade municipality where the airport sits, a name that lingered on for years even after the formal, official switch to honoring Tesla back in 2006, the 150th anniversary of his birth.

Runways at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
12L/30R11155 ft (3400 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP
12R/30L11483 ft (3500 m)148 ft (45 m)ASPH

Radio frequencies for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.1 MHz
APP133.1 MHz
ATISINFO122.925 MHz
TWRTWR118.1 MHz

Airports near Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG)

Most searches for BEG involve booking a flight into Belgrade or checking Air Serbia's hub schedule at Nikola Tesla Airport. Others weigh it against regional alternatives like Budapest or Sofia while planning a wider Balkan itinerary.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport?

The IATA code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is BEG.

What is the ICAO code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport?

The ICAO code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is LYBE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.