4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Possible concerns are mostly about crowding at peak times, limited comfort amenities, and occasional weaker Wi‑Fi or scarce charging spots.”
R4★ on Google
Airports / Croatia / ZAD
Large airport · ZAD
Zadar Airport.
Zadar, Croatia · 289 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.6/5
Google rating
5,227 ratings
0
Operators based
289
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Zadar, CroatiaELEV 289 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.6
Google rating
5,227
Google reviews
ratings on Google
289
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to HR-0034
Field standing
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Udbina Airfield (HR-0034).
Overview
Zadar Airport (LDZD / ZAD) is a large commercial airport serving Zadar, Croatia. The airport sits 289 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 ZAD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Udbina Airfield (HR-0034, 33 nm), Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU, 53 nm), and Rijeka Airport (RJK, 75 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 8,202-foot paved runway, ZAD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ZAD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Zadar.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“A useful thing to know is that it is a much smaller airport, so it feels efficient rather than luxurious.”
R4★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LDZD
IATA
ZAD
FAA / Local
LDZD
Elevation
289 ft
Coordinates
44.0970° N · 15.3536° 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 289 ft, ZAD sits lower than 56% of the 9 Croatia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 8,202 ft
- 13/318,202 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/226,561 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,202 ft
ZAD's 8,202 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.
- 33nmHR-0034Udbina AirfieldUdbina
- 53nmSPUSplit Saint Jerome AirportSplit
- 75nmRJKRijeka AirportRijeka(Omišalj)
- 75nmBWKBrač AirportGornji Humac
- 78nmPUYPula AirportPula
- 91nmAOIMarche AirportFalconara Marittima (AN)
Location
Open the full mapLDZD · Zadar Airport · Zadar, Croatia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ZAD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,599 nm | 8h 46m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,757 nm | 9h 8m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 3,950 nm | 9h 35m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,199 nm | 10h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,394 nm | 10h 37m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,446 nm | 10h 44m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,529 nm | 10h 56m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,573 nm | 11h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ZAD?
- Zadar Airport's longest paved runway is 8,202 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 ZAD?
- Zadar Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 8,202 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ZAD?
- The closest alternate is Udbina Airfield (HR-0034), about 33 nm away, followed by Split Saint Jerome Airport (SPU) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ZAD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 8h 46m (3,599 nm), New York about 9h 8m (3,757 nm), Washington DC about 9h 35m (3,950 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.