Plzeň-Líně Airport (LKLN)
Medium airport · Plzen, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Plzeň-Líně Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKLN |
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°40'31" E 13°16'29" 49.67520, 13.27460 |
| Location | Plzen, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,757 ft (1450 m) | 197 ft | CON | No |
Plzeň-Líně Airport at a glance
Plzeň-Líně Airport is a medium airport in Plzen, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic. The field elevation of 1,188 ft (362 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKLN 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 4,757 ft (1450 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKLN 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 Plzeň-Líně Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Karlovy Vary Airport | LKKV | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Václav Havel Airport Prague | LKPR | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Grafenwöhr Army Air Field | ETIC | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Vodochody Airport | LKVO | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Prague–Kbely Air Base | LKKB | 104 km (56 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Plzeň-Líně Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,188 ft field elevation of Plzeň-Líně 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 Plzeň-Líně Airport
What is the ICAO code of Plzeň-Líně Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Plzeň-Líně Airport is LKLN, 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 Plzeň-Líně Airport above sea level?
Plzeň-Líně Airport sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet (362 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Plzeň-Líně Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.6752, 13.2746 — in Plzen, Plzeň Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Karlovy Vary Airport, about 64 km away.
Does LKLN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKLN 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 Plzeň-Líně Airport?
Plzeň-Líně Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 4,757 ft (1450 m) with a CON surface.