Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

BEG LYBE  Belgrade, RS

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BEG at a glance

  • What it is: Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport is a regional airport serving Belgrade, RS.
  • Codes: BEG on your ticket, LYBE on the radar.
  • Size: 2 runways at 335 ft above sea level.
  • Right now: 2 aircraft are within 55 km, shown live on the map above.
  • Local time zone: Europe/Belgrade (UTC+2), so every time shown for BEG is local rather than UTC.

Aircraft observed near BEG

2 aircraft are within 55 km of BEG right now. This is live ADS-B traffic, not a published timetable: aircraft are classified by what they are physically doing - Climbing out, on approach, or holding at cruise overhead. For gate numbers and scheduled times, check with BEG directly or your airline.

Departing now

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No departures being tracked at this moment. Traffic varies by time of day and receiver coverage.

Arriving now

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No arrivals on approach at this moment.

Overhead and in the area

FlightOperatorRouteStatusAltitudeSpeed
SXS79Y route not published in the area 37,000 ft 496 kts
SXS75K route not published in the area 37,000 ft 497 kts
2
Runways
335 ft
Field elevation

About Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport lies in the temperate mid-latitudes at 44.82° N, 20.31° E, on Europe/Belgrade time (UTC+2).

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12R/30L, measures 11,483 ft by 148 ft, which puts the field in the long-haul capable category: widebodies operate comfortably, though the very longest sectors may need a payload trade. The surface is asphalt. Both are lit for night operations.

Runways at BEG

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
12R/30L 11,483 ft (3,500 m) 148 ft Asphalt Lit
12L/30R 11,155 ft (3,400 m) 148 ft Asphalt Lit

Runway numbers are the magnetic heading rounded to ten degrees, which is why they change when the magnetic field drifts - runway numbers explained.

Airports near BEG

Great-circle distance from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, closest first.

AirportCodeDistanceDirectionCity
Budapest Ferenc Liszt BUD 302 km north Budapest
Sofia SOF 343 km south-east Sofia
Henri Coanda OTP 457 km east Bucharest
Vienna VIE 465 km north-west Vienna
IATA / ICAO
BEG / LYBE
Location
Belgrade, RS 44.818, 20.309
Time zone
Europe/Belgrade
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How a field like this runs day to day is covered in how airports work. The codes BEG and LYBE are explained in airport codes decoded.

Data sources and review

Reviewed 2026-07-29 by Flight-Tracker.net Editorial Team

This profile is generated from the airport's published coordinates, elevation and runway records. It does not claim live terminal or passenger totals.

Read our airport data sourcing and review process, or inspect the machine-readable reference dataset.

Frequently asked questions about BEG

What is the airport code for Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport?

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport uses the IATA code BEG on tickets and baggage tags, and the ICAO code LYBE in flight plans and on radar. The leading “L” in LYBE is the region marker: ICAO codes are grouped geographically, which is why airports near each other usually share their first letter or two while their IATA codes look unrelated.

How many runways does BEG have?

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport operates 2 runways. The field sits at 335 ft above sea level.

What time zone is BEG in?

Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport operates on Europe/Belgrade local time. Scheduled departure and arrival times for this airport are always published in local time, not UTC.

Can I track flights at BEG live?

Yes. The map on this page shows every aircraft broadcasting its position within about 55 km of Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, and there are 2 in range as this page loaded. The boards split them into departures, arrivals and traffic passing overhead, all timed in Europe/Belgrade.