- Baneasa airport, also known as Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, is a small airport located in the Baneasa district of Bucharest, Romania. It is primarily used for general aviation and private flights. The airport is named after Aurel Vlaicu, a Romanian aviation pioneer. Baneasa airport serves as an alternative to the larger Henri Coanda International Airport for private jet owners and smaller aircraft. It has a single runway and a few passenger terminals, handling a relatively low number of flights compared to the main airport in Bucharest.