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Airports / Croatia / SPU
Large airport · SPU
Split Saint Jerome Airport.
Split, Croatia · 79 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.8/5
Google rating
11,087 ratings
0
Operators based
79
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Split, CroatiaELEV 79 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
11,087
Google reviews
ratings on Google
79
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to BWK
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Brač Airport (BWK).
Overview
Split Saint Jerome Airport (LDSP / SPU) sits in Split, Croatia, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 79 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into SPU for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Brač Airport (BWK, 23 nm), Zadar Airport (ZAD, 53 nm), and Udbina Airfield (HR-0034, 65 nm). With a single 8,366-foot paved runway, SPU can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SPU depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Split.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“New, beautifully made, clean airport about 25km drive from Split city center.”
CJ5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Congratulations to all the airport professionals for the excellent work and thank you very much 🥰❤️ (Ahhh, the duty-free products are cheaper than at other airports…)”
Taz Morato5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LDSP
IATA
SPU
FAA / Local
LDSP
Elevation
79 ft
Coordinates
43.5389° N · 16.2980° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Croatia fields
state range 79–2,462 ft
At 79 ft, SPU sits lower than 89% of the 9 Croatia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,366 ft
- 05/238,366 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,366 ft
SPU's 8,366 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmBWKBrač AirportGornji Humac
- 53nmZADZadar AirportZadar
- 65nmHR-0034Udbina AirfieldUdbina
- 69nmOMOMostar International AirportMostar
- 90nmSJJSarajevo International AirportSarajevo
- 95nmBNXBanja Luka International AirportMahovljani
Location
Open the full mapLDSP · Split Saint Jerome Airport · Split, Croatia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SPU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,651 nm | 8h 53m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,809 nm | 9h 15m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,003 nm | 9h 43m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,252 nm | 10h 17m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,447 nm | 10h 45m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,485 nm | 10h 50m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,580 nm | 11h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,623 nm | 11h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SPU?
- Split Saint Jerome Airport's longest paved runway is 8,366 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SPU?
- Split Saint Jerome Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,366 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SPU?
- The closest alternate is Brač Airport (BWK), about 23 nm away, followed by Zadar Airport (ZAD) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SPU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 53m (3,651 nm), New York about 9h 15m (3,809 nm), Washington DC about 9h 43m (4,003 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.