Operating times:
Daily 0600-1700 UTC
Immigration:
Runways
2 RWY, 2150m/7053ft 2 Runways, longest: 2150m/7053ft (paved)
Source: OpenAIP
Fuel Availability
AVGAS
Jet A1
AVGAS, Jet A1: Station, Truck
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↓ 7 kt
→L 4 kt
Wind
260° · 8 kt
Temperature
13°C
Dew point
9°C
Visibility
10km+
QNH
1010 hPa
Ceiling
Clear
Cloud layers
5000
2500
0 ft
SCT 1600ft
METAR: 16 mins · aviationweather.gov
| Rwy | Cross | Head |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | →L 4 kt | 7 kt ↑ |
| 30 | →L 5 kt | 6 kt ↑ |
| 12 | ←R 5 kt | 6 kt ↓ |
| 11 | ←R 4 kt | 7 kt ↓ |
06:00Z → 08:00Z
MVFR
[26008KT 9999 SCT008 BKN017]
260° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Scattered (SCT) 800ft · Broken (BKN) 1700ft
08:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[BECMG 26008KT 9999 BKN027]
Becoming (BECMG)
260° 8 kt · 9.7 km · Broken (BKN) 2700ft
10:00Z → 17:00Z
MVFR
[TEMPO 28012G22KT 6003 -SHRA SCT025]
Temporary (TEMPO)
280° 12 kt G22 · 6.0 km · Light Showers Rain (-SHRA) · Scattered (SCT) 2500ft TCU
Thunderstorm activity expected or reported.
CB
17:00Z → Tomorrow 06:00Z
VFR
[BECMG 26008KT 9999 NSW NSC]
Becoming (BECMG)
260° 8 kt · 9.7 km · No Significant Weather (NSW) · No significant clouds (NSC)
METAR LKKV 030700Z 26008KT 9999 SCT016 13/09 Q1010 TAF LKKV 030500Z 0306/0406 26008KT 9999 SCT008 BKN017 BECMG 0308/0310 BKN027 TEMPO 0310/0317 28012G22KT 6000 -SHRA SCT025TCU BECMG 0317/0318 CAVOK
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Pilot Comments for LKKV
Frank
Visited on 02 May 2026.
Super friendly people, very easy to fly into!
We booked the "Fly & Visit" package via the airport’s website (https://www.airport-k-vary.cz/en/fly-and-visit/)
The package included landing & parking for 1 night (Piper PA28) plus taxi to town and back to the airport. Cost of the package: 102€.
I can HIGHLY recommend this airport!!
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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.