Sarajevo International Airport — Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Distance & flight time from SJJ
Sarajevo International Airport
Sarajevo International Airport, identified by the code SJJ, sits in the Butmir district on the southwestern edge of Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital, ringed by mountains that once hosted the 1984 Winter Olympics. During the 1992-1996 siege of Sarajevo, the airfield became the stage for one of modern history's longest sustained humanitarian airlifts, as cargo planes ferried in food and medicine while the runway itself remained a dangerous no-man's-land between opposing forces. Residents dug a secret tunnel beneath the field, later preserved as the Tunnel of Hope museum, to move people and supplies past the blockade. Decades of postwar reconstruction have since restored SJJ to routine civilian service, its single runway handling flights to regional European cities alongside airlines including FlyBosnia. The terminal today reflects the city's steady return to ordinary commercial life after a war that reshaped both its skyline and its airport.
Runways at Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8666 ft (2641 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 136.45 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 119.4 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.25 MHz |
Airports near Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ)
- Mostar International Airport (OMO) — 71.9 km (44.7 mi)
- Tuzla International Airport (TZL) — 77.3 km (48.0 mi)
- Ponikve Airport (UZC) — 109.8 km (68.2 mi)
- Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV) — 140.5 km (87.3 mi)
- Brač Airport (BWK) — 146.1 km (90.8 mi)
- Banja Luka International Airport (BNX) — 148.9 km (92.5 mi)
- Tivat Airport (TIV) — 161.1 km (100.1 mi)
- Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) — 166.6 km (103.5 mi)
Sarajevo sits in a mountain-ringed valley, and SJJ's runway elevation of roughly 1,700 feet lies near Mount Trebevic and the bobsled track built for the 1984 Winter Olympics.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Sarajevo International Airport?
The IATA code for Sarajevo International Airport is SJJ.
What is the ICAO code for Sarajevo International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sarajevo International Airport is LQSA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.