Cerklje ob Krki Air Base (LJCE)
Medium airport · Cerklje ob Krki, Brežice Municipality, Slovenia
Airport data
| Name | Cerklje ob Krki Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LJCE |
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 45°54'0" E 15°31'49" 45.90000, 15.53020 |
| Location | Cerklje ob Krki, Brežice Municipality, Slovenia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 9,843 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Cerklje ob Krki Air Base at a glance
Cerklje ob Krki Air Base is a medium airport in Cerklje ob Krki, Brežice Municipality, Slovenia. The field elevation of 510 ft (155 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LJCE 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, 09/27, offers 9,843 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LJCE 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 Cerklje ob Krki Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport | LDZA | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Maribor Edvard Rusjan Airport | LJMB | 66 km (36 NM) |
| Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport | LJLJ | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Rijeka Airport | LDRI | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Graz Airport | LOWG | 122 km (66 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cerklje ob Krki Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 510 ft field elevation of Cerklje ob Krki 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 4 airports and airfields we list for Slovenia — 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 Cerklje ob Krki Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Cerklje ob Krki Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Cerklje ob Krki Air Base is LJCE, 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 Cerklje ob Krki Air Base above sea level?
Cerklje ob Krki Air Base sits at an elevation of 510 feet (155 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cerklje ob Krki Air Base located?
The airport lies at 45.9000, 15.5302 — in Cerklje ob Krki, Brežice Municipality, Slovenia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport, about 45 km away.
Does LJCE publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LJCE 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 Cerklje ob Krki Air Base?
Cerklje ob Krki Air Base has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 9,843 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.