Prague–Kbely Air Base (LKKB)
Medium airport · Prague, Praha (Prague) (capital city), Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Prague–Kbely Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKKB |
| Elevation | 939 ft (286 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°7'17" E 14°32'37" 50.12140, 14.54360 |
| Location | Prague, Praha (Prague) (capital city), Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Prague–Kbely Air Base at a glance
Prague–Kbely Air Base is a medium airport in Prague, Praha (Prague) (capital city), Czech Republic. The field elevation of 939 ft (286 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKKB 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, 06/24, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKKB 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 Prague–Kbely Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vodochody Airport | LKVO | 15 km (8 NM) |
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | LKPR | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Kostomlaty Airstrip | CZ-0244 | 29 km (16 NM) |
| Čáslav Air Base | LKCV | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Pardubice Airport | LKPD | 86 km (46 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Prague–Kbely Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 939 ft field elevation of Prague–Kbely 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 Prague–Kbely Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Prague–Kbely Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Prague–Kbely Air Base is LKKB, 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 Prague–Kbely Air Base above sea level?
Prague–Kbely Air Base sits at an elevation of 939 feet (286 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Prague–Kbely Air Base located?
The airport lies at 50.1214, 14.5436 — in Prague, Praha (Prague) (capital city), Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vodochody Airport, about 15 km away.
Does LKKB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKKB 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 Prague–Kbely Air Base?
Prague–Kbely Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a ASP surface.