Čáslav Air Base (LKCV)
Medium airport · Chotusice, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Čáslav Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKCV |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°56'23" E 15°22'54" 49.93970, 15.38180 |
| Location | Chotusice, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 4,295 ft (1309 m) | 131 ft | GRASS | No |
| 13/31 | 7,875 ft (2400 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Čáslav Air Base at a glance
Čáslav Air Base is a medium airport in Chotusice, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic. The field elevation of 794 ft (242 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKCV are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13/31 — offers 7,875 ft (2400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKCV 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 Čáslav Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pardubice Airport | LKPD | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Kostomlaty Airstrip | CZ-0244 | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Prague–Kbely Air Base | LKKB | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Vodochody Airport | LKVO | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | LKPR | 82 km (44 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Čáslav Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 794 ft field elevation of Čáslav 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 14 airports and airfields we list for Czech Republic — 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 Čáslav Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Čáslav Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Čáslav Air Base is LKCV, 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 Čáslav Air Base above sea level?
Čáslav Air Base sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Čáslav Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.9397, 15.3818 — in Chotusice, Central Bohemian Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Pardubice Airport, about 27 km away.
Does LKCV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKCV 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 Čáslav Air Base?
Čáslav Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,875 ft (2400 m) with a CON surface.