Přerov Air Base (LKPO)
Medium airport · Přerov, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic
Airport data
| Name | Přerov Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LKPO |
| IATA | PRV |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°25'33" E 17°24'17" 49.42580, 17.40470 |
| Location | Přerov, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,123 ft (2476 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Přerov Air Base at a glance
Přerov Air Base is a medium airport in Přerov, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic, known to airline systems as PRV. The field elevation of 676 ft (206 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LKPO 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 8,123 ft (2476 m) of con 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 LKPO 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 Přerov Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kunovice Airport | LKKU | 44 km (24 NM) |
| Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava | LKMT | 59 km (32 NM) |
| Brno-Tuřany Airport | LKTB | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Žilina-Dolný Hričov Airport | LZZI | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Piešťany Airport | LZPP | 94 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Přerov Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 676 ft field elevation of Přerov 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 Přerov Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Přerov Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Přerov Air Base is LKPO, and its IATA code is PRV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Přerov Air Base above sea level?
Přerov Air Base sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Přerov Air Base located?
The airport lies at 49.4258, 17.4047 — in Přerov, Olomouc Region, Czech Republic, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kunovice Airport, about 44 km away.
Does LKPO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LKPO 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 Přerov Air Base?
Přerov Air Base has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,123 ft (2476 m) with a CON surface.