Kunovice Airport (LKKU)
Medium airport · Uherské Hradiště, Zlín Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Kunovice Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKKU |
| IATA | UHE |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°1'46" E 17°26'23" 49.02940, 17.43970 |
| Location | Uherské Hradiště, Zlín Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02C/20C | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | 98 ft | CON | Yes |
| 02L/20R | 4,855 ft (1480 m) | 262 ft | GRS | No |
| 02R/20L | 5,544 ft (1690 m) | 197 ft | GRS | No |
Kunovice Airport at a glance
Kunovice Airport is a medium airport in Uherské Hradiště, Zlín Region, Czech Republic, known to airline systems as UHE. The field elevation of 581 ft (177 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKKU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 02C/20C — offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02C points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKKU 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 Kunovice Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Přerov Air Base | LKPO | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Piešťany Airport | LZPP | 53 km (29 NM) |
| Brno-Tuřany Airport | LKTB | 56 km (30 NM) |
| Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base | LZMC | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport | LZZI | 88 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kunovice Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 581 ft field elevation of Kunovice Airport 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 Kunovice Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kunovice Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kunovice Airport is LKKU, and its IATA code is UHE. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kunovice Airport above sea level?
Kunovice Airport sits at an elevation of 581 feet (177 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kunovice Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.0294, 17.4397 — in Uherské Hradiště, Zlín Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Přerov Air Base, about 44 km away.
Does LKKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKKU 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 Kunovice Airport?
Kunovice Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 02C/20C, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.