Morava Airport (LYKV)
Medium airport · Kraljevo, Raška District, Serbia
Airport data
| Name | Morava Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LYKV |
| IATA | KVO |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°49'3" E 20°35'12" 43.81752, 20.58666 |
| Location | Kraljevo, Raška District, Serbia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,431 ft (2265 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | No |
Morava Airport at a glance
Morava Airport is a medium airport in Kraljevo, Raška District, Serbia, known to airline systems as KVO. The field elevation of 686 ft (209 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LYKV 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, 13/31, offers 7,431 ft (2265 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LYKV 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 Morava Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ponikve Airport | LYUZ | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | LYBE | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Niš Constantine the Great Airport | LYNI | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Batajnica Air Base | LYBT | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport | BKPR | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Morava Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 686 ft field elevation of Morava 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 5 airports and airfields we list for Serbia — 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 Morava Airport
What is the ICAO code of Morava Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Morava Airport is LYKV, and its IATA code is KVO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Morava Airport above sea level?
Morava Airport sits at an elevation of 686 feet (209 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Morava Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.8175, 20.5867 — in Kraljevo, Raška District, Serbia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ponikve Airport, about 72 km away.
Does LYKV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LYKV 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 Morava Airport?
Morava Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,431 ft (2265 m) with a asphalt surface.