Karlovy Vary Airport (LKKV)
Large airport · Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Karlovy Vary Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKKV |
| IATA | KLV |
| Elevation | 1,989 ft (606 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°12'11" E 12°54'54" 50.20300, 12.91500 |
| Location | Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 7,054 ft (2150 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Karlovy Vary Airport at a glance
Karlovy Vary Airport is a large airport in Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic, known to airline systems as KLV. The field elevation of 1,989 ft (606 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKKV are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 11/29, offers 7,054 ft (2150 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKKV 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 Karlovy Vary Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plzeň-Líně Airport | LKLN | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Hof-Plauen Airport | EDQM | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Leipzig–Altenburg Airport | EDAC | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Bayreuth Airport | EDQD | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karlovy Vary Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,989 ft field elevation of Karlovy Vary 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 Karlovy Vary Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karlovy Vary Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karlovy Vary Airport is LKKV, and its IATA code is KLV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karlovy Vary Airport above sea level?
Karlovy Vary Airport sits at an elevation of 1,989 feet (606 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karlovy Vary Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.2030, 12.9150 — in Karlovy Vary, Karlovy Vary Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Plzeň-Líně Airport, about 64 km away.
Does LKKV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKKV 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 Karlovy Vary Airport?
Karlovy Vary Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 7,054 ft (2150 m) with a ASP surface.