# Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB)

> Sármellék, HU · IATA: SOB · ICAO: LHSM · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `SOB` |
| ICAO | `LHSM` |
| City | Sármellék |
| Country | HU |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 124 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 46.68639, 17.15908 |

## Description

SOB (ICAO: LHSM), the Hévíz–Balaton Airport near Sármellék on the western shore of Lake Balaton, is a seasonal leisure gateway rather than a freight field. It is served mainly by summer charter flights carrying German-speaking holidaymakers, and from June 2025 tour operator ITAKA added Saturday charters to Turkey. The airport handles no scheduled air cargo of note. Freight for the region moves through Budapest (BUD), Hungary's main cargo hub about 190 km east, or via Zagreb (ZAG), roughly 140 km away. For forwarders, SOB is a tourism strip, not a cargo location.

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