Košice International Airport (LZKZ)
Medium airport · Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia
Airport data
| Name | Košice International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LZKZ |
| IATA | KSC |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°39'47" E 21°14'28" 48.66310, 21.24110 |
| Location | Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,171 ft (3100 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Košice International Airport at a glance
Košice International Airport is a medium airport in Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia, known to airline systems as KSC. The field elevation of 755 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LZKZ 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, 01/19, offers 10,171 ft (3100 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for LZKZ 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 Košice International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Uzhhorod International Airport | UKLU | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Poprad-Tatry Airport | LZTT | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Debrecen International Airport | LHDC | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Sliač Airport | LZSL | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Satu Mare International Airport | LRSM | 162 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Košice International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 755 ft field elevation of Košice International 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Slovakia — 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 Košice International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Košice International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Košice International Airport is LZKZ, and its IATA code is KSC. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Košice International Airport above sea level?
Košice International Airport sits at an elevation of 755 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Košice International Airport located?
The airport lies at 48.6631, 21.2411 — in Košice, Košice Region, Slovakia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Uzhhorod International Airport, about 75 km away.
Does LZKZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LZKZ 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 Košice International Airport?
Košice International Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,171 ft (3100 m) with a ASP surface.