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Airports / Serbia / BEG
Large airport · BEG
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
Belgrade, Serbia · 335 ft elevation. 6 charter operators based here.
3.8/5
Google rating
21,850 ratings
6
Operators based
335
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Belgrade, SerbiaELEV 335 FTLarge airportScheduled service
3.8
Google rating
21,850
Google reviews
ratings on Google
6
Based operators
charter operators on the field
335
Field elevation
feet above sea level
7
Nearest alternate
nm to BJY
Field standing
6 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 91% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
7 nm
To the nearest alternate
Batajnica Air Base (BJY).
Overview
Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (LYBE / BEG) is a large commercial airport serving Belgrade, Serbia. Field elevation is 335 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, BEG is a home base: Air Posh, Air Swisslion RD, and Fly My Sky operate from the field, 6 in all. The closest alternate fields are Batajnica Air Base (BJY, 7 nm), Ponikve Airport (UZC, 61 nm), and Morava Airport (KVO, 61 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,483-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from BEG are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Beograd and Surčin Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BEG to plan your flight.
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4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“* Great amenities: Excellent selection of duty-free shops, cafes, and comfortable seating areas.”
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2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“* Friendly staff: The airport personnel were polite, professional, and spoke perfect English.”
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Field capability
ICAO
LYBE
IATA
BEG
FAA / Local
LYBE
Elevation
335 ft
Coordinates
44.8184° N · 20.3091° 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 Serbia fields
state range 265–2,966 ft
At 335 ft, BEG sits lower than 60% of the 5 Serbia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,483 ft
- 12R/30L11,483 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
- 12L/30R11,155 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,483 ft
BEG'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.
Based charter operators6
- Prince AviationBelgrade · Part 1354.8(63)5 aircraft · LYBE
- Fly My SkyBelgrade · Part 1353 aircraft · LYBE
- MPC AirBelgrade · Part 1353 aircraft · LYBE
- Skybridge International Balkan D.O.O.Belgrade · Part 1352 aircraft · LYBE
- Air PoshBelgrade · Part 1353.6(28)1 aircraft · LYBE
- Air Swisslion RDBelgrade · Part 1354.5(30)LYBE
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 7nmBJYBatajnica Air BaseZemun
- 61nmUZCPonikve AirportStapari
- 61nmKVOMorava AirportKraljevo
- 71nmTZLTuzla International AirportDubrave Gornje
- 74nmTSRTimișoara Traian Vuia International AirportTimişoara
- 74nmOSIOsijek AirportOsijek(Klisa)
Location
Open the full mapLYBE · Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport · Belgrade, Serbia
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BEG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Boston (BED) | 3,754 nm | 9h 8m |
| New York (TEB) | 3,912 nm | 9h 30m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 4,105 nm | 9h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 4,332 nm | 10h 28m |
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,426 nm | 10h 42m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 4,541 nm | 10h 58m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 4,704 nm | 11h 20m |
| Miami (MIA) | 4,749 nm | 11h 27m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BEG?
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla 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 BEG?
- Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,483 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at BEG?
- Yes. 6 charter operators list Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport as a home base, including Air Posh, Air Swisslion RD, Fly My Sky. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to BEG?
- The closest alternate is Batajnica Air Base (BJY), about 7 nm away, followed by Ponikve Airport (UZC) at 61 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BEG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Boston about 9h 8m (3,754 nm), New York about 9h 30m (3,912 nm), Washington DC about 9h 57m (4,105 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.