Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base (LZMC)
Medium airport · Kuchyňa, Bratislava Region, Slovakia
Airport data
| Name | Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | LZMC |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 48°24'7" E 17°7'6" 48.40200, 17.11840 |
| Location | Kuchyňa, Bratislava Region, Slovakia |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,202 ft (2500 m) | 197 ft | CON | Yes |
Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base at a glance
Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base is a medium airport in Kuchyňa, Bratislava Region, Slovakia. The field elevation of 679 ft (207 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at LZMC 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, 01/19, offers 8,202 ft (2500 m) of con 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 LZMC 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 Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| M. R. Štefánik Airport | LZIB | 27 km (15 NM) |
| Vienna International Airport | LOWW | 52 km (28 NM) |
| Piešťany Airport | LZPP | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Kunovice Airport | LKKU | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Brno-Tuřany Airport | LKTB | 89 km (48 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 679 ft field elevation of Malacky/Kuchyňa 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 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 Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base is LZMC, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base above sea level?
Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base located?
The airport lies at 48.4020, 17.1184 — in Kuchyňa, Bratislava Region, Slovakia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is M. R. Štefánik Airport, about 27 km away.
Does LZMC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for LZMC 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 Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base?
Malacky/Kuchyňa Air Base has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,202 ft (2500 m) with a CON surface.