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==History==
==History==
*Tuzla International was once the largest military airport of the [[SFRY|former Yugoslavia]]. The [[350th Reconnaissance Aviation Squadron]] was active there for a time. It was placed under the control of the [[United Nations Protection Force]] in 1992, and from 1996 onwards it became the main hub for the [[Implementation Force]] (IFOR), which was charged with supervising the implementation of the [[General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. In 1998, the canton of Tuzla turned Tuzla International to a civil airport. Tuzla International opened on 10 October 1998 as a civilian airport and military airfield.
*Tuzla International was once the largest military airport of the [[SFRY|former Yugoslavia]]. The [[350th Reconnaissance Aviation Squadron]] was active there for a time. It was placed under the control of the [[United Nations Protection Force]] in 1992, and from 1996 onwards it became the main hub for the [[Implementation Force]] (IFOR), which was charged with supervising the implementation of the [[General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina]]. In 1998, the canton of Tuzla turned Tuzla International to a civil airport. Tuzla International opened on 10 October 1998 as a civilian airport and military airfield.
*After complete international military withdrawal, Tuzla International Airport began implementation of all technical requirements and standards imposed by the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]]. Finally, on 5 Jun 2008. Tuzla International Airport obtained Provisional Certificate for Public Use Airport in international air transportation valid for one year.<ref name="tuzla-airport1">{{cite web|first = |url = http://www.tuzla-airport.ba/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=70&lang=en|title = Tuzla International Airport|accessdate = 17 April 2013|publisher = Tuzla International Airport}}{{dead link|date = June 2015}}
*After complete international military withdrawal, Tuzla International Airport began implementation of all technical requirements and standards imposed by the [[International Civil Aviation Organization]]. Finally, on 5 Jun 2008. Tuzla International Airport obtained Provisional Certificate for Public Use Airport in international air transportation valid for one year.<ref name="tuzla-airport1">{{cite web|first= |url=http://www.tuzla-airport.ba/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=70&lang=en |title=Tuzla International Airport |accessdate=17 April 2013 |publisher=Tuzla International Airport |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20110823062108/http://www.tuzla-airport.ba/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90&Itemid=70&lang=en |archivedate=23 August 2011 }}
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Tuzla International Airport

Međunarodni aerodrom Tuzla

Međunarodna zračna luka Tuzla

Међународни аеродром Тузла
  • IATA: TZL
  • ICAO: LQTZ
    TZL is located in Bosnia and Herzegovina
    TZL
    TZL
    Location of the airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Summary
Airport typeCivil/Military
OwnerTuzla Canton government
OperatorBosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation
ServesTuzla Canton, Bosnia and Herzegovina
LocationDubrave Gornje, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hub forWizz Air
Elevation AMSL765 ft / 233 m
Coordinates44°27′31″N 18°43′29″E / 44.45861°N 18.72472°E / 44.45861; 18.72472
Websitetuzla-airport.ba
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
09/27 8,152 2,485 Asphalt
Statistics
Passengers 2015259,074
Passengers 2014151,353
Passengers 201361,513
Passengers 20124,191
Source: Bosnian and Herzegovinian Directorate of Civil Aviation BHDCA[1]
Wizz Air A320 taxiing at Tuzla International

Tuzla International Airport (Template:Lang-bs; Template:Lang-hr) (IATA: TZL, ICAO: LQTZ) is an airport near Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. The airport is a civilian airport and a military airbase. Its operating hours are from 04:30 to 23:30 LT for commercial air carriers and 06:00 to 17:00 LT for general/corporate aviation with a possible extension. Tuzla International Airport is ICAO classified as ILS CAT I.

History

  • After general audit implemented by authorized institutions of Civil Aviation in BiH, on 5 Jun 2009. Tuzla International Airport obtained Certificate for Public Use Airport in international air transportation with unlimited period of validity.[2]
  • In June 2015, Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air opened an operating base in Tuzla, by grounding one Airbus A320 at the airport.[3] After base opening total Wizz Air destinations from Tuzla jumped to 9, including 22 weekly departures in the summer flight schedule.
  • December 8.2015.Bosnia and Herzegovina's Council of Ministers has cleared Tuzla and Mostar airports for cargo flights used for the export of products of animal origin. Last month, Tuzla Airport said it had reached an agreement with Turkish Airlines to run at least two weekly flights, operated by an Airbus A330-200 freighter aircraft, for the export of animal origin products but required state clearance beforehand. Tuzla and Mostar have been eyeing the export of chilled beef to Turkey.[4]
  • December 23.2015.Vienna-Tuzla-Vienna flights started today with two weekly flights. Flights are operated by Montenegro Airlines on behalf of Bosnian tourist agency MySky. Flights are marked as scheduled charter.[5]Flights are operated with Embraer 195 offering 116 seats in all economy class. Distance between two cities is 439 kilometers and flight time is about 55 minutes. Pricing of the air tickets is set as follows: 5 tickets at €19, 15 tickets at €59, 30 tickets at €79, 19 tickets at €89, 18 tickets at €100, 10 tickets at €110, 19 tickets at €120, plus airport fees (for Tuzla airport €8 per ticket, for Vienna airport €33,58 per ticket).[6]
  • Januar 29.2016.Just after one month of operation Vienna-Tuzla-Vienna flights are cancelled as of today. According to MySky flights are cancelled due to low bookings, on average there were 30 passengers per flight.[7]

Terminal

The passengers' terminal building opened in 1998, provides a capacity of 350 passengers per peak hour. The terminal is equipped with one gate for arrival and departure, two check-in counters for registration of passengers, services for handicapped passengers, ticketing service as well as further passenger amenities and a border guard (SBS) control (24 hours) equipped with x-ray machines and customs control. Since passenger terminal has reached its capacity in 2015. Government of Tuzla Canton has decided to allocate 2 million Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (1 million euros) in the year 2016 budget for construction of new terminal building as well as 500.000 Bosnian marks for installation of approach lighting system (ALS).[8] Approach Light System (ALS)- An airport lighting facility which provides visual guidance to landing aircraft by radiating light beams in a directional pattern by which the pilot aligns the aircraft with the extended centerline of the runway on his/her final approach for landing. Many rent a car agencies have desks at the airport. The airport provides long term parking.

Aprons and Maneuvering areas

Aprons

Tuzla Airport has three aprons, currently two in use:[9] passenger aircraft apron with size 116 x 106 meters and cargo apron with approximately same size . Aprons are designed to service all classes of aircraft. Two medium size aircraft Boeing 737 or Airbus 320 family aircraft can be handled at the same time at passengers apron next to the terminal building. On cargo apron two Ilyushin Il-76 or Airbus 330 freighter can be handled at the same time in two parking positions, or an Antonov AN-124 Ruslan or Boeing 747 cargo in one parking position. Scheduled cargo operations to Istanbul will start in first quarter of 2016. with Turkish Airlines Airbus 330F. Tuzla International Airport has signed agreement with Turkish Airlines to service 130 cargo flights in 2016. The airport has mixed civil and military use and the airport is home to 3rd Helicopter Squadron of Bosnia and Herzegovina Air Force. Next to taxiway F, parallel with runway, there are 31 parking positions for helicopters Bell UH-1 or similar size.

Runaway and Taxiways

File:Dest.JPG
January 2016. Destinations from Tuzla International Airport

Tuzla airport has one Runway 09/27

Dimensions: 8150 x 148 feet / 2484 x 45 meters

Surface: Asphalt

Runway 09

Coordinates: N44°27.59' / E18°42.56'

Elevation: 765 feet/ 233 meters

Runway Heading: 093°

Runway 27

Coordinates: N44°27.45' / E18°44.42'

Elevation: 777 feet/ 236 meters

Runway Heading: 273°

Tuzla International Airport has following taxiways: A, B, C, D, E, and taxiway F parallel with runway.

Wizz air bus service

Wizz air provides transfer in a mini bus or coach to and from Tuzla Airport and Banja Luka City Centre (Central Bus Station) and Sarajevo City Center (Central Bus Station). This is a shared service.The transfer drops off and picks up passengers at the given point(s) in the city only. This transfer cannot stop at other places. The bus transfer runs according to the flight timetable. Before booking, please check if there is a suitable bus start for your flight. If you do not find a suitable bus start, please do not book the bus transfer.[10]

Airlines and destinations

AirlinesDestinations
Freebird Airlines Summer charter: Antalya
Wizz Air Basel/Mulhouse, Dortmund, Eindhoven, Gothenburg, Hahn, Maastricht/Aachen (begins 30 May 2016, ends 13 June 2016), Malmö, Memmingen, Stockholm-Skavsta

Statistics

Official passenger statistics data provided by Bosnia and Herzegovina Directorate of Civil Aviation (BHDCA)[11]

Year/Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Total Change
2016 19.235 - - - - - - - - - - - - +48,4%
2015 12.960 12.005 14.474 17.311 18.082 21.563 33.666 33.007 28.900 27.167 22.462 17.427 259.074 +71,22%
2014 8.276 6.455 7.289 9.495 9.343 12.195 19.887 19.253 16.967 16.299 12.363 13.531 151.353 +146,05%
2013 1 0 0 0 455 6.251 11.868 11.000 9.071 8.673 7.359 6.835 61.513 +1.367,74%
2012 8 0 51 13 2 854 1.762 1.243 195 59 4 0 4.191 -7,42%
2011 0 0 12 54 8 1.143 1.506 965 10 426 403 0 4.527 N/A

See also

References

  1. ^ http://bhdca.gov.ba/index.php/en/
  2. ^ a b "Tuzla International Airport". Tuzla International Airport. Archived from the original on 23 August 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Wizz Air opens Tuzla base". Exyuaviation. 28 June 2015.
  4. ^ http://www.exyuaviation.com/p/tuzla-and-mostar-airports-cleared-for.html
  5. ^ http://tuzlanski.ba/medunarodni-aerodrom-tuzla-danas-zvanicno-poceli-letovi-na-realaciji-tuzla-bec-fotovideo/
  6. ^ https://mysky.ba/cjenovnik.pdf
  7. ^ https://mysky.ba/index.php
  8. ^ http://www.biznis.ba/politika/53138-2-miliona-km-za-izgradnju-zgrade-terminala-na-tuzlanskom-aerodromu.html
  9. ^ http://tuzla-airport.ba/en/homepage/
  10. ^ http://wizzairporttransfer.com/index.php
  11. ^ http://www.bhdca.gov.ba/index.php/en/

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