5/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, it provides a convenient gateway to western Romania, with a focus on quick and easy transit for travelers.”
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Airports / Romania / TSR
Large airport · TSR
Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport.
Timişoara, Romania · 348 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
4,810 ratings
0
Operators based
348
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Timişoara, RomaniaELEV 348 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
4,810
Google reviews
ratings on Google
348
Field elevation
feet above sea level
22
Nearest alternate
nm to ARW
Field standing
#8 / 20
Romania airports by Google rating
3.9★ across 4810 Google ratings , ranked against 20 rated Romania fields.
22 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arad International Airport (ARW), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Timişoara, Romania, Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (LRTR / TSR) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 348 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 TSR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Arad International Airport (ARW, 22 nm), Caransebeş Airport (CSB, 45 nm), and Batajnica Air Base (BJY, 70 nm). With a single 11,483-foot paved runway, TSR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from TSR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under RoAF 93rd Air Base and Giarmata Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Timişoara.
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4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“It offers a straightforward experience with basic amenities, including cafes, a small duty-free shop, and car rental services.”
Globe Voyage Vistas5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff were friendly and professional, and the security check was quick and smooth.”
Misha Smiley5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
LRTR
IATA
TSR
FAA / Local
LRTR
Elevation
348 ft
Coordinates
45.8099° N · 21.3379° 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 Romania fields
state range 180–1,740 ft
At 348 ft, TSR sits lower than 71% of the 21 Romania fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 11,483 ft
- 11/2911,483 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
TSR's 11,483 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.
- 22nmARWArad International AirportArad
- 45nmCSBCaransebeş AirportCaransebeş
- 70nmBJYBatajnica Air BaseZemun
- 74nmBEGBelgrade Nikola Tesla AirportBelgrade
- 77nmOMROradea International AirportOradea
- 91nmLHSNSzolnok Air BaseSzolnok
Location
Open the full mapLRTR · Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport · Timişoara, Romania
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from TSR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,757 nm | 9h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,915 nm | 9h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,108 nm | 9h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,324 nm | 10h 27m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,370 nm | 10h 34m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,539 nm | 10h 57m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,716 nm | 11h 22m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,762 nm | 11h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use TSR?
- Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,483 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 TSR?
- Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to TSR?
- The closest alternate is Arad International Airport (ARW), about 22 nm away, followed by Caransebeş Airport (CSB) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from TSR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 8m (3,757 nm), New York about 9h 30m (3,915 nm), Washington DC about 9h 57m (4,108 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.