Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (Serbian: Аеродром Никола Тесла Београд / Aerodrom Nikola Tesla Beograd, IATA: BEG, ICAO: LYBE) is the main international airport serving Belgrade, Serbia. It is located about 18 km west of downtown Belgrade, near Surčin. In 2006, it was renamed in honor of the scientist and inventor Nikola Tesla.
Under the management of VINCI Airports, the airport has undergone a major modernization. A completely reconstructed main runway, measuring 3,400 m, was reopened in November 2024 after more than sixty years. A new parallel runway of 3,500 m was built (opened in June 2023), designed to support all aircraft types and equipped with a low-visibility landing system; this runway now functions either as a taxiway or an alternative runway. Four rapid exit taxiways and additional maneuvering infrastructure were also added to boost efficiency and runway capacity.
Passenger terminal facilities have been significantly expanded. A newly built central part of the terminal (over 11,000 m²) now features modern check-in areas, centralized security control, and redesigned passenger flows with passport and security checks reorganized. The terminal expansion included 12 new gates and 11 new aircraft parking stands, while the commercial area was also enlarged and modernized to nearly 9,000 m², offering a mix of local and international retail and dining options.
Passenger experience has been enhanced by doubling the number of check-in counters to 90, introducing automated border control via eGates, and adding more passport control booths. Parking capacity has also been increased, with a new “Tesla Parking” lot providing more than 1,500 spaces.
In 2024, the airport handled a record 8.4 million passengers and operated over 86,000 flights. Financially, Belgrade Airport achieved its first net profit under VINCI, posting €9.9 million in 2024.
The airport is certified as ACA 3 and aims to grow to 15 million passengers per year by the end of the VINCI concession. Sustainability is also a focus: the airport has reduced CO₂ emissions, increased recycling rates, and implemented eco-friendly facilities including a new heating plant.