Lviv International Airport (UKLL)
Large airport · Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine
Airport data
| Name | Lviv International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | UKLL |
| IATA | LWO |
| Elevation | 1,071 ft (326 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 49°48'45" E 23°57'22" 49.81250, 23.95610 |
| Location | Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,843 ft (3305 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Lviv International Airport at a glance
Lviv International Airport is a large airport in Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, known to airline systems as LWO. The field elevation of 1,071 ft (326 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at UKLL 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 10,843 ft (3305 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for UKLL 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 Lviv International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport | UKLI | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Rzeszów-Jasionka Airport | EPRZ | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Rivne International Airport | UKLR | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Uzhhorod International Airport | UKLU | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Lublin Airport | EPLB | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lviv International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,071 ft field elevation of Lviv 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 32 airports and airfields we list for Ukraine — 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 Lviv International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lviv International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lviv International Airport is UKLL, and its IATA code is LWO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lviv International Airport above sea level?
Lviv International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,071 feet (326 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lviv International Airport located?
The airport lies at 49.8125, 23.9561 — in Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ivano-Frankivsk International Airport, about 116 km away.
Does UKLL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for UKLL 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 Lviv International Airport?
Lviv International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,843 ft (3305 m) with a ASP surface.