Ponikve Airport (LYUZ)
Medium airport · Stapari, Zlatibor District, Serbia
Airport data
| Name | Ponikve Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LYUZ |
| IATA | UZC |
| Elevation | 2,966 ft (904 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 43°53'56" E 19°41'52" 43.89890, 19.69770 |
| Location | Stapari, Zlatibor District, Serbia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 10,130 ft (3088 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Ponikve Airport at a glance
Ponikve Airport is a medium airport in Stapari, Zlatibor District, Serbia, known to airline systems as UZC. The field elevation of 2,966 ft (904 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LYUZ 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, 11/29, offers 10,130 ft (3088 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LYUZ 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 Ponikve Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morava Airport | LYKV | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Tuzla International Airport | LQTZ | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Sarajevo International Airport | LQSA | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | LYBE | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Batajnica Air Base | LYBT | 124 km (67 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ponikve Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,966 ft field elevation of Ponikve 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 Ponikve Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ponikve Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ponikve Airport is LYUZ, and its IATA code is UZC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ponikve Airport above sea level?
Ponikve Airport sits at an elevation of 2,966 feet (904 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ponikve Airport located?
The airport lies at 43.8989, 19.6977 — in Stapari, Zlatibor District, Serbia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Morava Airport, about 72 km away.
Does LYUZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LYUZ 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 Ponikve Airport?
Ponikve Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 10,130 ft (3088 m) with a ASP surface.