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Elena M.5★ on Google
Airports / Croatia / ZAG
Large airport · ZAG
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport.
Velika Gorica, Croatia · 353 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.1/5
Google rating
12,361 ratings
1
Operators based
353
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Velika Gorica, CroatiaELEV 353 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
12,361
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
353
Field elevation
feet above sea level
24
Nearest alternate
nm to LJCE
Field standing
#3 / 9
Croatia airports by Google rating
4.1★ across 12361 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Croatia fields.
24 nm
To the nearest alternate
Cerklje ob Krki Air Base (LJCE), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport, listed as LDZA / ZAG, is a large commercial airport in Velika Gorica, Croatia. The airport sits 353 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Trade Air is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Cerklje ob Krki Air Base (LJCE, 24 nm), Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX, 47 nm), and Rijeka Airport (RJK, 71 nm). With a single 10,669-foot paved runway, ZAG can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ZAG depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Pleso. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Velika Gorica.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“going through security is a very smooth process, and after that, the airport changes.”
Elena M.5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
LDZA
IATA
ZAG
FAA / Local
LDZA
Elevation
353 ft
Coordinates
45.7429° N · 16.0688° 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 353 ft, ZAG sits higher than 56% of the 9 Croatia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,669 ft
- 04/2210,669 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,669 ft
ZAG's 10,669 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 24nmLJCECerklje ob Krki Air BaseCerklje ob Krki
- 47nmMBXMaribor Edvard Rusjan AirportMaribor
- 71nmRJKRijeka AirportRijeka(Omišalj)
- 71nmBNXBanja Luka International AirportMahovljani
- 72nmHR-0034Udbina AirfieldUdbina
- 73nmSOBHévíz–Balaton AirportSármellék
Location
Open the full mapLDZA · Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport · Velika Gorica, Croatia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZAG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,573 nm | 8h 43m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,731 nm | 9h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,925 nm | 9h 32m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,160 nm | 10h 4m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,352 nm | 10h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,363 nm | 10h 33m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,518 nm | 10h 54m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,563 nm | 11h 1m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZAG?
- Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,669 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 ZAG?
- Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,669 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at ZAG?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport as a home base, including Trade Air. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZAG?
- The closest alternate is Cerklje ob Krki Air Base (LJCE), about 24 nm away, followed by Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport (MBX) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZAG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 43m (3,573 nm), New York about 9h 5m (3,731 nm), Washington DC about 9h 32m (3,925 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.