Kecskemét Air Base (LHKE)
Medium airport · Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary
Airport data
| Name | Kecskemét Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LHKE |
| Elevation | 376 ft (115 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 46°55'3" E 19°44'57" 46.91750, 19.74920 |
| Location | Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,200 ft (2499 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Kecskemét Air Base at a glance
Kecskemét Air Base is a medium airport in Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary. The field elevation of 376 ft (115 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LHKE are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,200 ft (2499 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LHKE shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kecskemét Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Szolnok Air Base | LHSN | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | LHBP | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Kalocsa-Foktő Airfield | LHKA | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Tököl Airport | LHTL | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Arad International Airport | LRAR | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kecskemét Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 376 ft field elevation of Kecskemét Air Base can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 10 airports and airfields we list for Hungary — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kecskemét Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Kecskemét Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Kecskemét Air Base is LHKE, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kecskemét Air Base above sea level?
Kecskemét Air Base sits at an elevation of 376 feet (115 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kecskemét Air Base located?
The airport lies at 46.9175, 19.7492 — in Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun County, Hungary, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Szolnok Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does LHKE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LHKE appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kecskemét Air Base?
Kecskemét Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,200 ft (2499 m) with a CON surface.