Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport — Timişoara, Romania
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereTimișoara Traian Vuia International Airport in Timişoara uses the IATA code TSR, with LRTR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from TSR
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport takes its name from the Romanian inventor who conducted an early self-propelled powered flight attempt near Paris in 1906, a milestone still debated among aviation historians for its place in flight's origin story. Serving the Banat region's largest city in western Romania, TSR has grown into an important base for low-cost carrier Wizz Air, which uses it to connect Timișoara with destinations across Western Europe that host large Romanian émigré communities. Timișoara holds particular historical weight as the city where the 1989 revolution against Ceaușescu's regime began, and it later carried the title of European Capital of Culture. The airport's terminal has undergone modernization to keep pace with rising passenger numbers from both leisure and diaspora travel.
Runways at Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 11483 ft (3500 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | TIMISOARA APP | 120.1 MHz |
| GND | TIMISOARA GND | 121.6 MHz |
| TWR | TIMISOARA TWR | 120.1 MHz |
Airports near Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)
- Arad International Airport (ARW) — 41.1 km (25.5 mi)
- Caransebeş Airport (CSB) — 83.3 km (51.8 mi)
- Batajnica Air Base (BJY) — 128.8 km (80.0 mi)
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) — 136.5 km (84.8 mi)
- Oradea International Airport (OMR) — 141.9 km (88.2 mi)
- Debrecen International Airport (DEB) — 188.0 km (116.8 mi)
- Osijek Airport (OSI) — 200.2 km (124.4 mi)
- Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport (CLJ) — 210.5 km (130.8 mi)
TSR honors flight pioneer Traian Vuia and now functions as a Wizz Air base linking Timișoara to Western Europe's Romanian diaspora.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport?
The IATA code for Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport is TSR.
What is the ICAO code for Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport?
The ICAO code for Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport is LRTR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.