What is the tower frequency at LKKV?

The tower frequency at Karlovy Vary is 121.23 MHz.

Does LKKV require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Karlovy Vary (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.

How long is the runway at LKKV?

The main runway at Karlovy Vary (11/29) measures 7054 X 98.

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.

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

Karlovy Vary (LKKV/KLV) serves Karlovy Vary, Czechia. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (11/29, 12/30). Field elevation is 1989 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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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 · Jul 23

2 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z

2026-07-182026-07-23

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-06-26

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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: No
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: No
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
GENDEC 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
Immigration Remarks: Airport of entry. Schengen area, EU nationals no immigration formalities. Non-Schengen flights require customs/border police notification.

EDAC

ICAO: EDAC
Name: Leipzig-Altenburg
Distance (NM): 49.3
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

EDQD

ICAO: EDQD
Name: Bayreuth
Distance (NM): 50.8
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. No APIS required for intra-Schengen GA flights. For flights from outside Schengen, APIS required (passenger data via BPOL per §31a BPOLG, submitted 60 min before arrival). Immigration clearance on request via airport office +49 92086570-20. 48h advance notice required for customs.

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.

EDDC

ICAO: EDDC
Name: Dresden
Distance (NM): 64.6
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Schengen zone. Immigration clearance available for non-Schengen arrivals. Standard EU/EEA border procedures apply.

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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

A0591/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

AD OPR HR CHANGED MON, TUE, THU, FRI, SUN: 0600-1700 WED, SAT: 0700-1800

2026-06-06 07:00:00 2026-09-06 07:00:00

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Nearby Airports

LKKT Klatovy Airfield 50 NM EDPQ Schmidgaden Airfield 56 NM EDPF Schwandorf Airfield 59 NM EDNM Nittenau-Bruck Airport 64 NM EDNB Arnbruck Airport 65 NM LKST Strakonice Airport 69 NM EDNR Regensburg-Oberhub Airport 71 NM ETIH Hohenfels Army Airfield 73 NM

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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?: Yes, landing permits are required for Karlovy Vary (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.
How long is the runway at LKKV?: The main runway at Karlovy Vary (11/29) measures 7054 X 98.
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.

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