Karlovy Vary Airport (LKKV)

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Karlovy Vary, Karlovarský kraj, Czechia

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Elevation: 606m (1988ft)
Coordinates: 50.2031, 12.915
Type: Civil Airfield
Operating times:
Daily 0600-1700 UTC
Customs & Immigration:
Customs: Daily 0600-1700 UTCImmigration: Daily 0600-1700 UTC
airport-k-vary.cz info@airport-k-vary.cz Airport Administration: +420 353 360 610

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AI-generated summary, as of 08/2025 - may contain errors or inaccuracies
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2025-08-22 16:13:17 UTC

Karlovy Vary (LKKV) is a GA-friendly international airport with efficient ATC, professional handling, and a modern terminal. Both VFR and IFR operations are supported, with no PPR required for apron parking stands. The airport sits on a plateau at 2000 ft AMSL, offering scenic approaches—especially into runway 11 over the town. Approaches via standard reporting points may involve terrain and quick descents; see AIP/NOTAM for details.

The Fly & Visit package is widely recommended and includes landing, 48 hours' parking, handling, and round-trip taxi transfers to Karlovy Vary city center. This package is available for about €100 (2500 CZK), bookable in advance by email as detailed on the airport website. Payment by credit or debit card is accepted. Example: Fly & Visit package about €100.

AVGAS and Jet A1 are available; fuel trucks come directly to the aircraft on request. Handling staff are consistently described as friendly and helpful, assisting with fueling, formalities, and transport arrangements. The airport has free Wi-Fi in some areas but no on-site restaurant or café; several hotels in town are recommended for overnight stays.

Ground transport options include the included taxi service (about 15 minutes to city center) or public bus (infrequent). Taxis outside the package typically cost about €20 per trip.

Security procedures include full scans when departing; re-entry to airside may require passing through passenger security gates. Customs is always available for arrivals from EU/Schengen countries without PPR.

Overall, LKKV offers an efficient, welcoming experience for non-commercial GA pilots visiting Karlovy Vary or using the airport as a technical stop.

Fuel Availability

Jet A1 AVGAS

Jet A1, AVGAS: Fuel truck

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METAR & TAF

VFR
36 03 06 09 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33 29 11 2 kt
↓ 1 kt ←R 2 kt
Wind 0° · 2 kt
Temperature -1°C
Dew point -2°C
Visibility CAVOK
QNH 1024 hPa
Ceiling Clear

Potential hazards:

METAR: 40 mins · aviationweather.gov

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Landing Fees (Kč)

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Landeentgelt, Category 1 - MTOW bis 2000kg
Net: Kč600.00
Gross: Kč726.00
Tax rate: 21.00%

Last updated 2023-09-13 00:00:00 +00:00. Data © Aerops.

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