Pardubice Airport (LKPD)
Large airport · Pardubice, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Pardubice Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKPD |
| IATA | PED |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 50°0'54" E 15°44'23" 50.01505, 15.73981 |
| Location | Pardubice, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 246 ft | CON | Yes |
Pardubice Airport at a glance
Pardubice Airport is a large airport in Pardubice, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic, known to airline systems as PED. The field elevation of 741 ft (226 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKPD 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, 09/27, offers 8,203 ft (2500 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LKPD 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 Pardubice Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Čáslav Air Base | LKCV | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Kostomlaty Airstrip | CZ-0244 | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Prague–Kbely Air Base | LKKB | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Náměšť Air Base | LKNA | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Vodochody Airport | LKVO | 98 km (53 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Pardubice Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 741 ft field elevation of Pardubice 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 Pardubice Airport
What is the ICAO code of Pardubice Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Pardubice Airport is LKPD, and its IATA code is PED. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Pardubice Airport above sea level?
Pardubice Airport sits at an elevation of 741 feet (226 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Pardubice Airport located?
The airport lies at 50.0150, 15.7398 — in Pardubice, Pardubice Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Čáslav Air Base, about 27 km away.
Does LKPD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKPD 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 Pardubice Airport?
Pardubice Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.