Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport — Maribor, Slovenia
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Distance & flight time from MBX
Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport
MBX designates Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport, serving Slovenia's second-largest city, Maribor, in the northeastern Styria region near the Austrian border. Named after Edvard Rusjan, a pioneering Slovenian aviator from the early twentieth century, the airport has historically operated with limited scheduled service, often fluctuating between periods of low-cost carrier flights and quieter stretches relying mainly on charter and general aviation traffic. Maribor itself is known for its old town, the Drava River, and nearby wine regions and ski resorts in the Pohorje hills, making MBX a potential gateway for tourism in northeastern Slovenia, though many travelers still opt to fly into Ljubljana or Graz instead. The airport also supports flight training and light aircraft operations for the region.
Runways at Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8202 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
| 14L/32R | 3937 ft (1200 m) | 197 ft (60 m) | GRS |
Radio frequencies for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP | 119.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.2 MHz |
Airports near Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX)
- Graz Airport (GRZ) — 59.9 km (37.2 mi)
- Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG) — 87.1 km (54.1 mi)
- Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU) — 98.5 km (61.2 mi)
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) — 104.7 km (65.1 mi)
- Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB) — 114.9 km (71.4 mi)
- Rijeka Airport (RJK) — 164.9 km (102.5 mi)
- Trieste Airport (TRS) — 185.7 km (115.4 mi)
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) — 193.1 km (120.0 mi)
MBX is Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport in Slovenia. Searchers should note that scheduled flights are limited and seasonal, so many travelers to Maribor actually connect via Ljubljana or nearby Graz, Austria.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport?
The IATA code for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport is MBX.
What is the ICAO code for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport?
The ICAO code for Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport is LJMB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.