Flying in Bucharest, Romania
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Bucharest — the nearest is Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (LRBS), about 5 miles out. Daylight runs from about 15h 21m of daylight at midsummer down to about 8h 39m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Bucharest
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
West Gate Helipad
Clinceni Airfield
Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport
Moara Vlasiei (Becker Aviation) Heliport
Şirna Tăriceni Airfield
Ploiești-Strejnicu Airfield
Bazan Airstrip
Ruse Airport
Geamăna Airfield
Byala Airfield
Kaynardzha Airfield
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 04:19–19:41 | 15h 21m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:04–17:56 | 11h 53m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 07:41–16:19 | 8h 39m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 16.4°C / 62°F | 5.9°C / 43°F | 18 km/h | 33% |
| Summer | 29.3°C / 85°F | 18.4°C / 65°F | 16 km/h | 27% |
| Autumn | 18.9°C / 66°F | 9.1°C / 48°F | 16 km/h | 18% |
| Winter | 7.4°C / 45°F | -0.6°C / 31°F | 17 km/h | 24% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Bucharest, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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