# Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

> Bucharest, RO · IATA: BBU · ICAO: LRBS · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `BBU` |
| ICAO | `LRBS` |
| City | Bucharest |
| Country | RO |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 91 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 44.50320, 26.10210 |

## Description

Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu Airport (IATA: BBU) is located in the north of the Romanian capital, just a few kilometres from the city centre. Since scheduled traffic moved to Otopeni, Romania's oldest airport has mainly served business and private aviation as well as government flights. The airport does not handle air cargo; the nearest cargo alternative is Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), around 10 km away.

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