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Karlovy Vary (LKKV/KLV) — Karlovy Vary, Czechia

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
121.23
Runways
11/29, 12/30
Elevation
1,989 ft

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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 1/2
Additional Info 8/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
8 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 13:00Z
2026-10-142026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: LKKV
  • Name: Karlovy Vary
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: International
  • Latitude: 50.202999
  • Longitude: 12.915
  • Elevation: 1989 ft
  • Country: Czechia
  • Municipality: Karlovy Vary
  • IATA Code: KLV
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Europe/Prague
  • Distance from City: 4.4 km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

  • Designation: 11/29
  • Dimensions: 7054 X 98
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: YES
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 12/30

  • Designation: 12/30
  • Dimensions: 2624 X 59
  • Surface: grass
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: NULL
  • NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 121.230 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: 118.955 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: http://www.airport-k-vary.cz/indexEN.php
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: No
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: CZK 231 per tonne MTOW
  • Parking Fee: CZK 195 per tonne MTOW per 24 hours; first 2 hours free
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: CZK
  • Remarks: Published tariff at Karlovy Vary. Handling fees separate.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: Fuel available during ATC operating hours at Karlovy Vary. Contact handling agent to arrange.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: No
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: Schengen member. Passport control required for non-Schengen arrivals at Karlovy Vary. Immigration office operational during published hours.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: 24-hour operations permitted at Karlovy Vary. Voluntary noise abatement between 2200-0600 local. Follow published procedures.

Alternates

EDQM

  • ICAO: EDQM
  • Name: Hof-Plauen
  • Distance (NM): 41.0
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point and customs special landing place, not a customs airport (zoll.de Teil A): from outside the EU, non-commercial or non-scheduled passenger flights with nothing to declare may land here; other flights need an exemption from the local main customs office (Zollverordnung § 5, zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDAC

  • ICAO: EDAC
  • Name: Leipzig-Altenburg
  • Distance (NM): 49.3
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

EDQD

  • ICAO: EDQD
  • Name: Bayreuth
  • Distance (NM): 50.8
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes, with conditions: Border crossing point, but not a customs airport: flights from outside the EU need an exemption from the local main customs office (zoll.de) Source: List of border crossing points, Germany (OJ C/2026/368), 2026-01-16

LKPR

  • ICAO: LKPR
  • Name: Ruzyne
  • Distance (NM): 52.1
  • Has IFR: Yes
  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • Immigration Remarks: Schengen port of entry (Czech Republic in Schengen since 2007). Czech Alien Police on-site. Non-Schengen at Terminal 1.

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Czechia Permit Requirements

Medium Landing: 3d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A - no permit required for standard overflight
  • Landing Lead Time: 3 working days before flight
Private / GA Operations:

Private non-revenue flights generally do not require permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply.

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Active NOTAMs

A1792/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 29 111,550 MHZ U/S - MAINT
2026-11-03 07:30 UTC 2026-11-03 15:00 UTC
A1788/26
info
ILS out of service
ILS RWY 29 111,550 MHZ U/S - MAINT
2026-11-02 12:00 UTC 2026-11-02 15:00 UTC
A1790/26
info
LOCATOR L 365 KHZ U/S - MAINT
2026-11-02 09:00 UTC 2026-11-02 10:00 UTC
Relayed by the FAA NOTAM feed. Coverage outside the US can be incomplete: confirm with the national AIS before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at LKKV?
The tower frequency at Karlovy Vary is 121.23 MHz.
What fuel is available at LKKV?
Karlovy Vary offers Jet A-1.
Does LKKV require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. Private non-revenue flights generally do not require permits. Standard Schengen entry procedures apply. Permit details for Czechia
Where is LKKV located?
Karlovy Vary (LKKV) is located in Karlovy Vary, Czechia.
What is the IATA code for LKKV?
The IATA code for Karlovy Vary is KLV.
Does LKKV have an ILS approach?
Yes, Karlovy Vary has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
Is LKKV a port of entry?
Yes, Karlovy Vary is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.