Szolnok Air Base (LHSN)
Medium airport · Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary
Airport data
| Name | Szolnok Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LHSN |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 47°7'22" E 20°14'8" 47.12290, 20.23550 |
| Location | Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 229 ft | ASP | Yes |
Szolnok Air Base at a glance
Szolnok Air Base is a medium airport in Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary. The field elevation of 322 ft (98 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LHSN 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, 02/20, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LHSN 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 Szolnok Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kecskemét Air Base | LHKE | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport | LHBP | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Tököl Airport | LHTL | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Debrecen International Airport | LHDC | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Kalocsa-Foktő Airfield | LHKA | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Szolnok Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 322 ft field elevation of Szolnok 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 Szolnok Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Szolnok Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Szolnok Air Base is LHSN, 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 Szolnok Air Base above sea level?
Szolnok Air Base sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Szolnok Air Base located?
The airport lies at 47.1229, 20.2355 — in Szolnok, Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok County, Hungary, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kecskemét Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does LHSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LHSN 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 Szolnok Air Base?
Szolnok Air Base has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.